US Bridges

AL-13 over NS Railroad

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · NS RR Eutaw · Structure no. 018308

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,741
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-13 over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-13 over NS Railroad in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 5,741 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,401 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-13
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationNS RR Eutaw
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.83817, -87.88272
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,741 (2020)
Projected traffic8,401 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-13 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 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 December 2024.

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

About 5,741 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is AL-13 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns AL-13 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.