AL-13 over Flat Creek
GoodMarion County, Alabama · 1.5 Miles S JCT AL-172 · Structure no. 017331
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,675
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-13 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-13 over Flat Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,675 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,152 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-13 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-13 over Flat 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does AL-13 over Flat Creek carry?
About 5,675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is AL-13 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns AL-13 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.