US Bridges

CO 13 over Snake Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · Between HWY 9 * HWY 431 · Structure no. 018907

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 13 over Snake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 13 over Snake Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCO 13
CrossesSnake Creek
LocationBetween HWY 9 * HWY 431
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.59694, -85.62246
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2002)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$981,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 13 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 13 over Snake 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO 13 over Snake Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO 13 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CO 13 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.