US Bridges

13th St-Horace Kin over Chattahoochee River

Good

Russell County, Alabama · West Columbus · Structure no. 021484

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,268 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20,700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th St-Horace Kin over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th St-Horace Kin over Chattahoochee River in Russell 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 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 20,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,935 by 2031. The structure is 1,268 ft (386.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries13th St-Horace Kin
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationWest Columbus
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.47068, -84.99591
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,268 ft (386.5 m)
Longest span232 ft (70.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,700 (2020)
Projected traffic34,935 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$11.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th St-Horace Kin over Chattahoochee River built?

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

What condition is 13th St-Horace Kin over Chattahoochee River 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 2024.

How much traffic does 13th St-Horace Kin over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 20,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 13th St-Horace Kin over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 1,268 ft (386.5 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns 13th St-Horace Kin over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.