US Bridges

County Road 16 over Skunk Bayou

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Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.2 Mi.E.Of CO.RD.49 · Structure no. 018510

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Skunk Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 16 over Skunk Bayou in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesSkunk Bayou
Location1.2 Mi.E.Of CO.RD.49
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.34098, -87.74888
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2023)
Projected traffic585 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$485,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Skunk Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over Skunk Bayou 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Skunk Bayou carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Skunk Bayou?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Skunk Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.