US Bridges

AL-118 over Moors Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 1.4 MI E Miss State Line · Structure no. 000545

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,340
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-118 over Moors Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-118 over Moors Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,340 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,221 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-118
CrossesMoors Creek
Location1.4 MI E Miss State Line
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.88647, -88.20568
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,340 (2020)
Projected traffic3,221 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-118 over Moors Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-118 over Moors Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does AL-118 over Moors Creek carry?

About 2,340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is AL-118 over Moors Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-118 over Moors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.