US Bridges

Old Al. Highway 18 over Little Hells Creek

Good

Lamar County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. West Crossville · Structure no. 019682

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Al. Highway 18 over Little Hells Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Al. Highway 18 over Little Hells Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Al. Highway 18
CrossesLittle Hells Creek
Location0.8 Mi. West Crossville
RouteCounty Highway 18
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.75004, -88.0143
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2006)
Projected traffic180 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$849,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Al. Highway 18 over Little Hells Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Al. Highway 18 over Little Hells 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Al. Highway 18 over Little Hells Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old Al. Highway 18 over Little Hells Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Al. Highway 18 over Little Hells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.