US Bridges

AL-118 over Indian Creek

Good

Lamar County, Alabama · 2.9 MI E Miss State Line · Structure no. 017581

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,546
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-118 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-118 over Indian Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,546 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,221 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesAL-118
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.9 MI E Miss State Line
RouteU.S. Route 278
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.88733, -88.17877
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,546 (2020)
Projected traffic3,221 by 2040
Trucks19%
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$828,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-118 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-118 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 2,546 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is AL-118 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns AL-118 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.