Co. Rd. 18 over Poll Bayou Creek
FairWashington County, Alabama · .5 Mi. East of U.S. 43 · Structure no. 016029
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Rd. 18 over Poll Bayou Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 18 over Poll Bayou Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 70% of them trucks, projected to reach 934 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Rd. 18 over Poll Bayou Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Rd. 18 over Poll Bayou 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Co. Rd. 18 over Poll Bayou Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 70% are trucks.
How long is Co. Rd. 18 over Poll Bayou Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Rd. 18 over Poll Bayou Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.