US Bridges

CO RD 13 over James Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 2.0 MI S Int Rt 8 * 108 · Structure no. 010935

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
375
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 13 over James Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 13 over James Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCO RD 13
CrossesJames Creek
Location2.0 MI S Int Rt 8 * 108
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.87071, -88.41262
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (1996)
Projected traffic390 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$595,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 13 over James Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 13 over James 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 13 over James Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 13 over James Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 13 over James Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.