US Bridges

SEC-8;T-5-N R-26-E over Co. Hwy. 16

Good

Dale County, Alabama · 0000000000000000000000000 · Structure no. 017315

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SEC-8;T-5-N R-26-E over Co. Hwy. 16 is a concrete channel beam carrying SEC-8;T-5-N R-26-E over Co. Hwy. 16 in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2034. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSEC-8;T-5-N R-26-E
CrossesCo. Hwy. 16
Location0000000000000000000000000
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41667, -85.46667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2002)
Projected traffic380 by 2034
Trucks7%
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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SEC-8;T-5-N R-26-E over Co. Hwy. 16 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SEC-8;T-5-N R-26-E over Co. Hwy. 16 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 SEC-8;T-5-N R-26-E over Co. Hwy. 16 carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SEC-8;T-5-N R-26-E over Co. Hwy. 16?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SEC-8;T-5-N R-26-E over Co. Hwy. 16?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.