CR16 John Piercerd over Swift Creek
GoodChilton County, Alabama · CR16 1.5 M S Shiloh Ch · Structure no. 010517
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 1985 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR16 John Piercerd over Swift Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR16 John Piercerd over Swift Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 54 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR16 John Piercerd over Swift Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is CR16 John Piercerd over Swift 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 John Piercerd over Swift Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR16 John Piercerd over Swift Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns CR16 John Piercerd over Swift Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.