US Bridges

CR16 Antioch-Pools over Little Mulberry

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR16 2MI. East Antioch Ch · Structure no. 012721

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1983 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR16 Antioch-Pools over Little Mulberry is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR16 Antioch-Pools over Little Mulberry in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2034. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR16 Antioch-Pools
CrossesLittle Mulberry
LocationCR16 2MI. East Antioch Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.74323, -86.76004
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1983)
Projected traffic550 by 2034
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR16 Antioch-Pools over Little Mulberry built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR16 Antioch-Pools over Little Mulberry 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR16 Antioch-Pools over Little Mulberry carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1983 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR16 Antioch-Pools over Little Mulberry?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR16 Antioch-Pools over Little Mulberry?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.