US Bridges

CR 16 over Old Town Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · .1 Mile E.Cr 29 · Structure no. 008717

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
510
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 over Old Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 16 over Old Town Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 16
CrossesOld Town Creek
Location.1 Mile E.Cr 29
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.72169, -87.34014
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (1993)
Projected traffic525 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$598,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16 over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 over Old Town 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 16 over Old Town Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.