US Bridges

CO RD 16 over Little Cypress Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.3 MI W ST RD 157 · Structure no. 020203

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,184
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 16 over Little Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 16 over Little Cypress Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 1,184 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,759 by 2031. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 16
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location1.3 MI W ST RD 157
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85889, -87.71517
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,184 (2009)
Projected traffic1,759 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 16 over Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 16 over Little Cypress 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 16 over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,184 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 16 over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 16 over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.