US Bridges

SR 13 over Robinson Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 1.6 M N JCT SR 13 & SR 17 · Structure no. 007517

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Robinson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 13 over Robinson Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 9,360 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,024 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location1.6 M N JCT SR 13 & SR 17
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.42428, -87.75364
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,360 (2023)
Projected traffic12,024 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 13 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SR 13 over Robinson 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 Robinson Creek carry?

About 9,360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 13 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.