US Bridges

CR16 Pools Xroad over Little Mullberry Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR16 .5 M E Antioch Ch · Structure no. 013542

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR16 Pools Xroad over Little Mullberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR16 Pools Xroad over Little Mullberry Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR16 Pools Xroad
CrossesLittle Mullberry Creek
LocationCR16 .5 M E Antioch Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.74318, -86.76025
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating87.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (1985)
Projected traffic350 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$563,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR16 Pools Xroad over Little Mullberry Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR16 Pools Xroad over Little Mullberry 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 Pools Xroad over Little Mullberry Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR16 Pools Xroad over Little Mullberry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR16 Pools Xroad over Little Mullberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.