US Bridges

AL-13 over NS Railroad

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 2.1 MI N JCT SR 18 · Structure no. 005846

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,032
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-13 over NS Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying AL-13 over NS Railroad in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 2,032 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,348 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-13
CrossesNS Railroad
Location2.1 MI N JCT SR 18
RouteState Highway 13
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.66277, -87.65152
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,032 (2020)
Projected traffic2,348 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-13 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-13 over NS Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does AL-13 over NS Railroad carry?

About 2,032 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is AL-13 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns AL-13 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.