US Bridges

CO RD 16 over Dry Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Lowndes County, Alabama · 1 1/2 MI West of Cord 7 · Structure no. 003690

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 16 over Dry Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 16 over Dry Cedar Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 16
CrossesDry Cedar Creek
Location1 1/2 MI West of Cord 7
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.09295, -86.86186
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 16 over Dry Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 16 over Dry Cedar 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 16 over Dry Cedar Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 16 over Dry Cedar Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 16 over Dry Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.