CR #16 over Valley Creek
GoodPosted for loadDallas County, Alabama · 2.3 MI W SR 22 N · Structure no. 011803
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 374 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR #16 over Valley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR #16 over Valley Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2040. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 28 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 1977, making it 48 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CR #16 over Valley Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR #16 over Valley Creek?
The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR #16 over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.