US Bridges

AL-118 over Bogue Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · Sulligent · Structure no. 001818

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-118 over Bogue Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-118 over Bogue Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1938, 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,675 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-118
CrossesBogue Creek
LocationSulligent
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.89525, -88.14675
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2020)
Projected traffic6,675 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-118 over Bogue Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is AL-118 over Bogue 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 Bogue Creek carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is AL-118 over Bogue Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns AL-118 over Bogue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.