US Bridges

CR 16 over Panther Creek

GoodPosted for load

Butler County, Alabama · West C.L. of Georgiana · Structure no. 011324

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
249
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 over Panther Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 16 over Panther Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 249 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 16
CrossesPanther Creek
LocationWest C.L. of Georgiana
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.63172, -86.7673
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2018)
Projected traffic230 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$626,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 over Panther 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 CR 16 over Panther Creek carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.