US Bridges

County Road 13 over Judy Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-10 T-7-N R-24-E · Structure no. 012976

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 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 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2034. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 13
CrossesJudy Creek
LocationSEC-10 T-7-N R-24-E
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.59248, -85.62098
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2002)
Projected traffic752 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$724,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 13 over Judy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 13 over Judy 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 May 2023.

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

About 506 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 13 over Judy Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13 over Judy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.