AL-118 over Mill Creek
FairMarion County, Alabama · 1 MI E JCT SR-253 · Structure no. 005003
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,051
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-118 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying AL-118 over Mill Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 89 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 6,051 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,452 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-118 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is AL-118 over Mill 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does AL-118 over Mill Creek carry?
About 6,051 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is AL-118 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns AL-118 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.