US Bridges

Co. Rd. 16 over Mooney Creek

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · .25 MI West Int. W/Us 82 · Structure no. 017369

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
290
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 16 over Mooney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 16 over Mooney Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2030. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 16
CrossesMooney Creek
Location.25 MI West Int. W/Us 82
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.99494, -87.23788
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (1996)
Projected traffic350 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 16 over Mooney Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 16 over Mooney 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 16 over Mooney Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 16 over Mooney Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 16 over Mooney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.