US Bridges

CO 216 over Water Works Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 2 MI E Denson · Structure no. 016146

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 216 over Water Works Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 216 over Water Works Creek in Chambers 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO 216
CrossesWater Works Creek
Location2 MI E Denson
RouteCounty Highway 216
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.93139, -85.26639
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1994)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 216 over Water Works Creek built?

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

What condition is CO 216 over Water Works 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO 216 over Water Works Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is CO 216 over Water Works Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO 216 over Water Works Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.