US Bridges

CO Rt 13 over Spring Creek

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 6 MI S Skinnerton · Structure no. 006203

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 13 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 13 over Spring Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO Rt 13
CrossesSpring Creek
Location6 MI S Skinnerton
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.59313, -87.06122
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating85.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1995)
Projected traffic259 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$618,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 13 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 13 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 13 over Spring Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 13 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 13 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.