US Bridges

CO RD 16 over Pumpkin Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 4 MI SE of Samson · Structure no. 008628

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 16 over Pumpkin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 16 over Pumpkin Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 16
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location4 MI SE of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.06577, -86.0162
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic237 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$672,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 16 over Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 16 over Pumpkin 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 December 2023.

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

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 16 over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 16 over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.