AL-118 over Little New River
FairMarion County, Alabama · 4 MI E JCT AL-253 · Structure no. 009166
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 405 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,697
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-118 over Little New River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying AL-118 over Little New River in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,697 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,801 by 2040. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Little New River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-118 over Little New River 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 Little New River carry?
About 1,697 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is AL-118 over Little New River?
The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns AL-118 over Little New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.