US Bridges

Co. Rd. 13 over Waterhole Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.9 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 32 · Structure no. 017129

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 13 over Waterhole Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 13 over Waterhole Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 352 vehicles a day, projected to reach 756 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 13
CrossesWaterhole Branch
Location0.9 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 32
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.45961, -87.86927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2024)
Projected traffic756 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$718,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 13 over Waterhole Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 13 over Waterhole Branch 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 Co. Rd. 13 over Waterhole Branch carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Co. Rd. 13 over Waterhole Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 13 over Waterhole Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.