US Bridges

County Road 13 over Sipsey Creek

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 4 Miles South of US 78 · Structure no. 020649

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13 over Sipsey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 13 over Sipsey Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 276 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2035. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 13
CrossesSipsey Creek
Location4 Miles South of US 78
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.13662, -88.13767
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2001)
Projected traffic395 by 2035
Trucks12%
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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 13 over Sipsey Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 13 over Sipsey 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 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 13 over Sipsey Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 13 over Sipsey Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13 over Sipsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.