US Bridges

AL-13 over Boxes Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 3.5 MI S Walker CO Line · Structure no. 005847

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,439
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-13 over Boxes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying AL-13 over Boxes Creek 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 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 2,439 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,875 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-13
CrossesBoxes Creek
Location3.5 MI S Walker CO Line
RouteState Highway 13
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.82672, -87.6573
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,439 (2020)
Projected traffic2,875 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-13 over Boxes Creek built?

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

What condition is AL-13 over Boxes 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 Boxes Creek carry?

About 2,439 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is AL-13 over Boxes Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns AL-13 over Boxes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.