18th ST over Southern Railroad
GoodWalker County, Alabama · 18th ST * Sou RR · Structure no. 010306
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
18th ST over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 18th ST over Southern Railroad in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 68 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 18th ST over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 18th ST over Southern Railroad 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 18th ST over Southern Railroad carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 18th ST over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns 18th ST over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.