US Bridges

Cr. 16 over Rocky Creek

GoodPosted for load

Butler County, Alabama · Between Georgiana *avant · Structure no. 004836

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 16 over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cr. 16 over Rocky Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCr. 16
CrossesRocky Creek
LocationBetween Georgiana *avant
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.62627, -86.71223
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2041
Trucks16%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$688,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 16 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 16 over Rocky 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 Cr. 16 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 16 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 16 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.