AL-118 over Bogue Creek Relief
FairLamar County, Alabama · Sulligent · Structure no. 001819
- 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
- 4,271
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-118 over Bogue Creek Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-118 over Bogue Creek Relief 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 4,271 vehicles a day, roughly 12% 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-118 over Bogue Creek Relief 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 Relief 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 Relief carry?
About 4,271 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is AL-118 over Bogue Creek Relief?
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 Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.