US Bridges

County Hwy. 13 over Dry Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 0.3 Mile JCT Co.Hwy 94 · Structure no. 017793

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Hwy. 13 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Hwy. 13 over Dry Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Hwy. 13
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.3 Mile JCT Co.Hwy 94
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.18511, -88.1495
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2000)
Projected traffic134 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$360,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Hwy. 13 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Hwy. 13 over Dry Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Hwy. 13 over Dry Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is County Hwy. 13 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns County Hwy. 13 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.