US Bridges

CO.RD.16 over Buck Creek

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · 2MI East of Jones · Structure no. 006277

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
340 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.16 over Buck Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO.RD.16 over Buck Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 686 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2034. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO.RD.16
CrossesBuck Creek
Location2MI East of Jones
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.59652, -86.86909
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2003)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.16 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.16 over Buck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO.RD.16 over Buck Creek carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.16 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.16 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.