US Bridges

AL-118 over Burton Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 0.04 MI E of Blackwell RD · Structure no. 007134

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,298
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-118 over Burton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-118 over Burton Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 1,298 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-118
CrossesBurton Creek
Location0.04 MI E of Blackwell RD
RouteState Highway 118
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.85959, -87.37859
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic1,298 (2020)
Projected traffic1,545 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$710,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-118 over Burton Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-118 over Burton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does AL-118 over Burton Creek carry?

About 1,298 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is AL-118 over Burton Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns AL-118 over Burton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.