US Bridges

CR16 Kincheon Road over Swift Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR16 .3 Mi. W Shiloh Ch · Structure no. 014115

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR16 Kincheon Road over Swift Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR16 Kincheon Road over Swift Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 59 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 7 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 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).

Location

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CarriesCR16 Kincheon Road
CrossesSwift Creek
LocationCR16 .3 Mi. W Shiloh Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.74181, -86.6691
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1985)
Projected traffic550 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$563,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR16 Kincheon Road over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is CR16 Kincheon Road 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 Kincheon Road over Swift Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR16 Kincheon Road over Swift Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR16 Kincheon Road over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.