US Bridges

CO RD 16 over I65

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 6.1 Mi.N.Of Conecuh CO · Structure no. 006783

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 16 over I65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 16 over I65 in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2030. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 16
CrossesI65
Location6.1 Mi.N.Of Conecuh CO
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.62622, -86.79966
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2005)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 16 over I65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 16 over I65 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 16 over I65 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 16 over I65?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 16 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.