US Bridges

County Road 5513 over Whitewater Creek

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 33 T10N R22E · Structure no. 008726

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5513 over Whitewater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 5513 over Whitewater Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5513
CrossesWhitewater Creek
LocationSec 33 T10N R22E
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.79667, -85.845
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$312,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5513 over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5513 over Whitewater 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 5513 over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5513 over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5513 over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.