County Route 13 over Bughall Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMacon County, Alabama · SW1/4 S33 T15 R22 · Structure no. 012555
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2003
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 13 over Bughall Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 13 over Bughall Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2021. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 13 over Bughall Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 13 over Bughall 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 2003.
How much traffic does County Route 13 over Bughall Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is County Route 13 over Bughall Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 13 over Bughall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.