US Bridges

CO RD 16 over Dry Cedar Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 2 MI West of CO RD 7 · Structure no. 018941

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 16 over Dry Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 16 over Dry Cedar Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 6 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 298 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 16
CrossesDry Cedar Creek
Location2 MI West of CO RD 7
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.09303, -86.86904
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2015)
Projected traffic298 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$932,000 (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. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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 210 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 16 over Dry Cedar Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 16 over Dry Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.