US Bridges

CR16CHARLIEMITCHEL over Lester Branch

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · CR16 1MI SE of Riderville · Structure no. 007866

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR16CHARLIEMITCHEL over Lester Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR16CHARLIEMITCHEL over Lester Branch in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR16CHARLIEMITCHEL
CrossesLester Branch
LocationCR16 1MI SE of Riderville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.66651, -86.90487
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (1985)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$367,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR16CHARLIEMITCHEL over Lester Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR16CHARLIEMITCHEL over Lester Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR16CHARLIEMITCHEL over Lester Branch carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR16CHARLIEMITCHEL over Lester Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR16CHARLIEMITCHEL over Lester Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.