US Bridges

County Road 13 over High Log Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 6MI SW Seale · Structure no. 017085

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13 over High Log Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 13 over High Log Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2035. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 13
CrossesHigh Log Creek
Location6MI SW Seale
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.2235, -85.22587
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1997)
Projected traffic540 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 13 over High Log Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 13 over High Log 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 13 over High Log Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 13 over High Log Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13 over High Log Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.