CO Rt No 16 over Branch Sweetwater Creek
GoodMarengo County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E Sweetwater · Structure no. 015607
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 620
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt No 16 over Branch Sweetwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt No 16 over Branch Sweetwater Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt No 16 over Branch Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt No 16 over Branch Sweetwater 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does CO Rt No 16 over Branch Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 620 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt No 16 over Branch Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns CO Rt No 16 over Branch Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.