US Bridges

Co. Rd. 13 over Turkey Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.6 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 24 · Structure no. 018294

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
433
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 13 over Turkey Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 13 over Turkey Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 433 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 13
CrossesTurkey Branch
Location0.6 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 24
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.43241, -87.86932
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2019)
Projected traffic585 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$986,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 13 over Turkey 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 13 over Turkey Branch carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 13 over Turkey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.