US Bridges

SR 13 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 2 M S JCT SR 13 & SR 24 · Structure no. 005168

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 13 over Cedar Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,225 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,712 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2 M S JCT SR 13 & SR 24
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.46558, -87.75314
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.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,225 (2023)
Projected traffic6,712 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 13 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Cedar 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 5,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.