US Bridges

AL-118 over Branch

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W JCT SR 107 · Structure no. 008068

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,425
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-118 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying AL-118 over Branch in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesAL-118
CrossesBranch
Location0.3 MI W JCT SR 107
RouteU.S. Route 118
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.95475, -87.93608
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic2,425 (2020)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2042
Trucks9%
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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-118 over Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-118 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is AL-118 over Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns AL-118 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.