Co. 18 over Ihagee Creek Branch
Russell County, Alabama · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Co. 18 over Ihagee Creek Branch in Russell County, Alabama, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 150 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1989).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 70 of the 205 inventoried bridges in Russell County rated good (34.1%); 6 (2.9%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete channel beam |
| Length | about 34 ft |
| Location | 1.3 Mi W of Oswichee |
| NBI structure number | 015162 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alabama department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Russell County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 431 over Mill Creek | 1981 | 39,410 | Fair |
| US 431 over Cochgalechee Creek | 1966 | 26,110 | Fair |
| US 80 over Chattahoochee River | 1985 | 24,800 | Fair |
| US 80 over Chattahoochee River | 1985 | 24,800 | Fair |
| US 80 over Riverchase Drive-5th Ave | 1986 | 24,800 | Fair |
| US 80 over Riverchase Drive-5th Ave | 1986 | 24,800 | Fair |
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