US Bridges

County Road 16 over Beaver Creek Relief

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 2 Miles West of Guin · Structure no. 006429

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Beaver Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 16 over Beaver Creek Relief in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 125 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 686 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesBeaver Creek Relief
Location2 Miles West of Guin
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.96728, -87.93706
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2001)
Projected traffic686 by 2035
Trucks50%
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$582,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Beaver Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is County Road 16 over Beaver Creek Relief 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Beaver Creek Relief carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Beaver Creek Relief?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns County Road 16 over Beaver Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.