US Bridges

County HIGHWAY116 over Collins Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 89 Ft S JCT 1291 · Structure no. 004154

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HIGHWAY116 over Collins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HIGHWAY116 over Collins Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HIGHWAY116
CrossesCollins Creek
Location89 Ft S JCT 1291
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.24457, -86.33144
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1994)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$497,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HIGHWAY116 over Collins Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HIGHWAY116 over Collins 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County HIGHWAY116 over Collins Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County HIGHWAY116 over Collins Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County HIGHWAY116 over Collins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.