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County Road 13 over Judy Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-35 T-7-N R-24-E · Structure no. 012768

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13 over Judy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 13 over Judy Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2034. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 13
CrossesJudy Creek
LocationSEC-35 T-7-N R-24-E
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.53881, -85.61253
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2002)
Projected traffic732 by 2034
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 13 over Judy Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 13 over Judy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 13 over Judy Creek carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 13 over Judy Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13 over Judy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.