US Bridges

Co. Rd. 13 over Fly Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. N. of SR 104 · Structure no. 019951

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
781 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,804
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 13 over Fly Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 13 over Fly Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,804 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,986 by 2044. The structure is 781 ft (238.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 13
CrossesFly Creek
Location1.0 Mi. N. of SR 104
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.55365, -87.86991
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length781 ft (238.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,804 (2024)
Projected traffic4,986 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$8.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 13 over Fly Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 13 over Fly Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 13 over Fly Creek carry?

About 2,804 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 13 over Fly Creek?

The structure is 781 ft (238.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 13 over Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.