US Bridges

AL-118 over New River

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 7 MI E JCT AL-253 · Structure no. 009167

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,395
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-118 over New River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-118 over 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 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAL-118
CrossesNew River
Location7 MI E JCT AL-253
RouteU.S. Route 118
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.92975, -87.68036
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-118 over New River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-118 over 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 New River carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is AL-118 over New River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns AL-118 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.