US Bridges

CO Road 16 over Justice Mill Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 2 MI SW of Hartford · Structure no. 013483

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Road 16 over Justice Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Road 16 over Justice Mill Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Road 16
CrossesJustice Mill Creek
Location2 MI SW of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.07361, -85.73296
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2024)
Projected traffic166 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$518,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Road 16 over Justice Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Road 16 over Justice Mill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO Road 16 over Justice Mill Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO Road 16 over Justice Mill Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO Road 16 over Justice Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.