US Bridges

CO RD 1716 over Pan Creek

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CO RD 1716 · Structure no. 020034

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 1716 over Pan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 1716 over Pan Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 1716
CrossesPan Creek
LocationCO RD 1716
RouteCounty Highway 1716
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.21147, -86.59313
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (1991)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$369,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 1716 over Pan Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 1716 over Pan Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 1716 over Pan Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is CO RD 1716 over Pan Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 1716 over Pan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.