US Bridges

Cr. 16 over Rocky Creek Relief

Good

Butler County, Alabama · B/W Georgiana * Avant · Structure no. 018309

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 16 over Rocky Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Cr. 16 over Rocky Creek Relief in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCr. 16
CrossesRocky Creek Relief
LocationB/W Georgiana * Avant
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.62837, -86.71497
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2018)
Projected traffic660 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 16 over Rocky Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 16 over Rocky Creek Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 16 over Rocky Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is Cr. 16 over Rocky Creek Relief?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 16 over Rocky Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.