US Bridges

AL-13 over Creek

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · 1 MI N JCT US 278 · Structure no. 013782

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,757
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-13 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-13 over Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 74 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 2,757 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,276 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-13
CrossesCreek
Location1 MI N JCT US 278
RouteState Highway 13
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.11386, -87.60806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic2,757 (2020)
Projected traffic3,276 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$705,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-13 over Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is AL-13 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does AL-13 over Creek carry?

About 2,757 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is AL-13 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-13 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.