US Bridges

CR16 Adams Xing over Buck Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR16 .01 West Mtcarmel Ch · Structure no. 007274

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR16 Adams Xing over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR16 Adams Xing over Buck Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR16 Adams Xing
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationCR16 .01 West Mtcarmel Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.73873, -86.83374
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1985)
Projected traffic225 by 2029
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$417,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR16 Adams Xing over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR16 Adams Xing over Buck 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 CR16 Adams Xing over Buck Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR16 Adams Xing over Buck Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR16 Adams Xing over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.