US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 13 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.66 Mi. South CR 93 · Structure no. 013603

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 13 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 13 over Hurricane Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,739 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 13
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.66 Mi. South CR 93
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.25779, -86.93693
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,125 (2024)
Projected traffic2,739 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 13 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 13 over Hurricane 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 13 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 13 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Hwy. 13 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.