US Bridges

AL-118 over Branch

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 1.2 MI E of Crews · Structure no. 014322

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,323
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-118 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying AL-118 over Branch in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 99 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 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 2,323 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,716 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-118
CrossesBranch
Location1.2 MI E of Crews
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.91512, -88.05773
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,323 (2020)
Projected traffic3,716 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$551,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-118 over Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is AL-118 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 2,323 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is AL-118 over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns AL-118 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.