US Bridges

Cr. 16 over Persimmon Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Alabama · 2.25 Mi. SE Avant · Structure no. 004838

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 16 over Persimmon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cr. 16 over Persimmon 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 16
CrossesPersimmon Creek
Location2.25 Mi. SE Avant
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.60633, -86.66522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2018)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 16 over Persimmon Creek built?

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

What condition is Cr. 16 over Persimmon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Cr. 16 over Persimmon Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 16 over Persimmon Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 16 over Persimmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.