US Bridges

County Road 16 over Whitsitt Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 0.7 Mi. N. of Newbern · Structure no. 014710

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Whitsitt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 16 over Whitsitt Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 70 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesWhitsitt Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. of Newbern
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.605, -87.54167
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating94.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1991)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$449,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Whitsitt Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is County Road 16 over Whitsitt 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Whitsitt Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Whitsitt Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Whitsitt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.