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AL-118 over Hell Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N JCT SR 107 · Structure no. 003494

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,691
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-118 over Hell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-118 over Hell Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,691 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,543 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesAL-118
CrossesHell Creek
Location0.2 MI N JCT SR 107
RouteU.S. Route 118
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.96263, -87.91464
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,691 (2020)
Projected traffic3,543 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$630,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-118 over Hell Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-118 over Hell Creek 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 Hell Creek carry?

About 3,691 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is AL-118 over Hell Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-118 over Hell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.