CR # 16 over Valley Creek
GoodDallas County, Alabama · 2.1 MI W SR 22 N · Structure no. 011623
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR # 16 over Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR # 16 over Valley Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR # 16 over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR # 16 over Valley 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 CR # 16 over Valley Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR # 16 over Valley Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns CR # 16 over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.