US Bridges

CO RD 313 over Laurel Creek

FairClosed to traffic

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1.3MI S Gilbert XRDT8SR7E · Structure no. 000022

Built
1902
123 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2017
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 313 over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 313 over Laurel Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1902, so it is 123 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 313
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location1.3MI S Gilbert XRDT8SR7E
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.3505, -85.92279
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2017
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2017)
Projected traffic129 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$138,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 313 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 313 over Laurel 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 November 2017.

How much traffic does CO RD 313 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CO RD 313 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 313 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.