US Bridges

CO 013 over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 1.0 MI S CO 026 · Structure no. 009639

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
945
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 013 over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 013 over Cedar Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 945 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2038. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 013
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.0 MI S CO 026
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.15401, -86.44652
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2018)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 013 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 013 over Cedar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO 013 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 013 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO 013 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.