US Bridges

CO Rt 13 over Lindsey Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.6MI N SR 20 · Structure no. 016546

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 13 over Lindsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 13 over Lindsey Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO Rt 13
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location0.6MI N SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.94574, -87.84832
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1987)
Projected traffic205 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$545,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 13 over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 13 over Lindsey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 13 over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 13 over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 13 over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.