US Bridges

CO RD 13 over Beech Grove Creek

Good

Winston County, Alabama · 2 MI S JCT SR 5 · Structure no. 009642

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 13 over Beech Grove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 13 over Beech Grove Creek in Winston 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 13
CrossesBeech Grove Creek
Location2 MI S JCT SR 5
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.19544, -87.60029
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1991)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$828,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 13 over Beech Grove Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 13 over Beech Grove Creek 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 CO RD 13 over Beech Grove Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 13 over Beech Grove Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 13 over Beech Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.