AL-18 over Wilson Creek
GoodLamar County, Alabama · 4.8M E of Miss State Line · Structure no. 018065
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 321 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,518
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-18 over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-18 over Wilson Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,518 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,111 by 2040. The structure is 321 ft (97.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-18 over Wilson Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-18 over Wilson 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does AL-18 over Wilson Creek carry?
About 2,518 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is AL-18 over Wilson Creek?
The structure is 321 ft (97.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns AL-18 over Wilson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.