FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

AL-118

Carrying AL-118 over Branch

1.4 mile E of Beaverton, Lamar, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: AL-118

The AL-118 bridge in Lamar, Alabama carries AL-118 over Branch. It was built in 1926, making it 100 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,283 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How AL-118 compares

▼ 4.4
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Alabama bridges
146
Bridges in Lamar · 4 in Poor condition
AL-118 33.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1926
Last Reconstructed
1988
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,283 vehicles/day
Structure Number
014326

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether AL-118 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare AL-118 against other structures in Lamar and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for AL-118?

AL-118 in Lamar, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is AL-118 inspected?

AL-118's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,283 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AL-118 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for AL-118?

AL-118 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining AL-118?

AL-118 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is AL-118 and does age affect safety?

AL-118 was built in 1926, making it 100 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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