US Bridges

CR 213 over Turkey Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Wilcox County, Alabama · 1.5 Miles W.On Road 213 · Structure no. 011508

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2008
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 213 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 213 over Turkey Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2028. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 213
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.5 Miles W.On Road 213
RouteCounty Highway 213
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.90711, -86.98308
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2008
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1995)
Projected traffic50 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$486,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 213 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 213 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2008.

How much traffic does CR 213 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is CR 213 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 213 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.