US Bridges

13th St. over Poley Creek

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · 0.15 MI N Kincheon RD · Structure no. 017851

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th St. over Poley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 13th St. over Poley Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries13th St.
CrossesPoley Creek
Location0.15 MI N Kincheon RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.83156, -86.63828
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2007)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$504,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th St. over Poley Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th St. over Poley Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 13th St. over Poley Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 13th St. over Poley Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 13th St. over Poley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.