AL-18 over Yellow Creek Relief
FairLamar County, Alabama · Vernon City Limits · Structure no. 012158
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,590
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-18 over Yellow Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-18 over Yellow Creek Relief in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,380 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-18 over Yellow Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-18 over Yellow 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does AL-18 over Yellow Creek Relief carry?
About 3,590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is AL-18 over Yellow Creek Relief?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns AL-18 over Yellow Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.