US Bridges

CO 18 over Ihagee Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 4 MI S E Oswichee · Structure no. 013622

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 18 over Ihagee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 18 over Ihagee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2035. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 18
CrossesIhagee Creek
Location4 MI S E Oswichee
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.23864, -84.98054
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1980)
Projected traffic220 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$965,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 18 over Ihagee Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 18 over Ihagee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO 18 over Ihagee Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO 18 over Ihagee Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO 18 over Ihagee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.