CO 18 over Ihagee Creek
GoodRussell County, Alabama · 12.8E Seale · Structure no. 016761
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 18 over Ihagee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 18 over Ihagee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 18 over Ihagee Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 18 over Ihagee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does CO 18 over Ihagee Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% 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 29 ft wide.
Who owns CO 18 over Ihagee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.