US Bridges

CO RD 13 over Old Town Creek

Good

Macon County, Alabama · 0.9 MI West CO RD 13N · Structure no. 000748

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 13 over Old Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 13 over Old Town Creek in Macon 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesCO RD 13
CrossesOld Town Creek
Location0.9 MI West CO RD 13N
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.27998, -85.85155
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2016)
Projected traffic125 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$596,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 13 over Old Town Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 13 over Old Town 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 13 over Old Town Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 13 over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 13 over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.