AL-13 over Barrow Creek
FairWalker County, Alabama · .38 MI N Fayette CO Li · Structure no. 005858
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,168
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-13 over Barrow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-13 over Barrow Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,168 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,499 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-13 over Barrow Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-13 over Barrow 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does AL-13 over Barrow Creek carry?
About 2,168 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is AL-13 over Barrow Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns AL-13 over Barrow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.