US Bridges

F.A.S.16 over Hill Creek

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · 2 MI SW Hopewell CHFAS.16 · Structure no. 011416

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F.A.S.16 over Hill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying F.A.S.16 over Hill Creek in Bibb 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2030. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesF.A.S.16
CrossesHill Creek
Location2 MI SW Hopewell CHFAS.16
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.09561, -87.18032
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1989)
Projected traffic180 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F.A.S.16 over Hill Creek built?

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

What condition is F.A.S.16 over Hill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does F.A.S.16 over Hill Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is F.A.S.16 over Hill Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns F.A.S.16 over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.