US Bridges

County Road 16 over Little Prarie Creek Trib

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. E. of Cedarville · Structure no. 016118

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Little Prarie Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 16 over Little Prarie Creek Trib in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesLittle Prarie Creek Trib
Location1.3 Mi. E. of Cedarville
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.61167, -87.645
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$363,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Little Prarie Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over Little Prarie Creek Trib 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Little Prarie Creek Trib carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Little Prarie Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Little Prarie Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.