US Bridges

_cr 16 over _cypress Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021527

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
550 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,093
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_cr 16 over _cypress Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying _cr 16 over _cypress Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,093 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,624 by 2043. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

Carries_cr 16
Crosses_cypress Creek
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,093 (2022)
Projected traffic1,624 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _cr 16 over _cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is _cr 16 over _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 _cr 16 over _cypress Creek carry?

About 1,093 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is _cr 16 over _cypress Creek?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns _cr 16 over _cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.