US Bridges

AL-13 over Point Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 1.4 MI N Tusc CO Line · Structure no. 001880

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,288
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-13 over Point Creek is a concrete slab carrying AL-13 over Point Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 100 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 3,288 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,597 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-13
CrossesPoint Creek
Location1.4 MI N Tusc CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.59965, -87.66318
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,288 (2020)
Projected traffic3,597 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$671,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-13 over Point Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is AL-13 over Point 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does AL-13 over Point Creek carry?

About 3,288 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is AL-13 over Point Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns AL-13 over Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.