US Bridges

County Road 16 over Turkey Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-10 T-5-N R-26-E · Structure no. 005863

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 16 over Turkey Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationSEC-10 T-5-N R-26-E
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41786, -85.43195
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2002)
Projected traffic380 by 2034
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$381,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over Turkey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 16 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.