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Co. Rt. 813 over Ryan Creek

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 813 · Structure no. 006953

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
369 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 813 over Ryan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt. 813 over Ryan Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 813
CrossesRyan Creek
LocationCR 813
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.09231, -86.94786
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1991)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 813 over Ryan Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 813 over Ryan 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 Co. Rt. 813 over Ryan Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 813 over Ryan Creek?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 813 over Ryan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.