US Bridges

County Route 16 over Sturdervant Creek

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi.S.W. Salem Church · Structure no. 010560

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16 over Sturdervant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 16 over Sturdervant Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Route 16
CrossesSturdervant Creek
Location2.0 Mi.S.W. Salem Church
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.76612, -86.95294
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1993)
Projected traffic175 by 2033
Trucks25%
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$606,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16 over Sturdervant Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16 over Sturdervant 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 16 over Sturdervant Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16 over Sturdervant Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns County Route 16 over Sturdervant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.