CO RD 213 over Minters Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreene County, Alabama · 3.5 MI N US 11 · Structure no. 002708
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 213 over Minters Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 213 over Minters Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 213 over Minters Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 213 over Minters Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 213 over Minters Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 213 over Minters Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 213 over Minters Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.