US Bridges

CO RD 16 over Bluff Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N JCT CO 18 · Structure no. 001214

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
1983 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 16 over Bluff Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 16 over Bluff Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 16
CrossesBluff Creek
Location0.5 MI N JCT CO 18
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.35869, -87.71722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (1983)
Projected traffic483 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$227,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 16 over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 16 over Bluff 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 16 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (1983 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 16 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 16 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.