CO 13 over Branch
FairPosted for loadCleburne County, Alabama · Branch CO 13 · Structure no. 011203
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 13 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 13 over Branch in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 CO 13 over Branch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 13 over Branch 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does CO 13 over Branch carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CO 13 over Branch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CO 13 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.