County Road 13 over Locust Fork River
FairBlount County, Alabama · 2 1/2 MI SW of Nectar · Structure no. 011693
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 366 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 515
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 13 over Locust Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 13 over Locust Fork River in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 515 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2044. The structure is 366 ft (111.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 13 over Locust Fork River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 13 over Locust Fork River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 13 over Locust Fork River carry?
About 515 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 13 over Locust Fork River?
The structure is 366 ft (111.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 13 over Locust Fork River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.