US Bridges

SR 13 over Big Spring Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · 0.9 M S JCT SR 13 & SR 2 · Structure no. 004567

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,975
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Big Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 13 over Big Spring Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6,975 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,960 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesBig Spring Creek
Location0.9 M S JCT SR 13 & SR 2
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.69574, -87.66702
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,975 (2023)
Projected traffic8,960 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 13 over Big Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Big Spring 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 SR 13 over Big Spring Creek carry?

About 6,975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Big Spring Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Big Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.