US Bridges

16th ST No. over Village Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 16th ST * Village Ck · Structure no. 000287

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th ST No. over Village Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 16th ST No. over Village Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2036. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries16th ST No.
CrossesVillage Creek
Location16th ST * Village Ck
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.53496, -86.82714
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2016)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 16th ST No. over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th ST No. over Village 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 2023.

How much traffic does 16th ST No. over Village Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 16th ST No. over Village Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 16th ST No. over Village Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.