US Bridges

CR 16 over Old Town Creek CR16

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · CR 16 @ CR 7 · Structure no. 008718

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 over Old Town Creek CR16 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 16 over Old Town Creek CR16 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 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 16
CrossesOld Town Creek CR16
LocationCR 16 @ CR 7
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.71667, -87.305
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (1991)
Projected traffic500 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$403,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16 over Old Town Creek CR16 built?

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

What condition is CR 16 over Old Town Creek CR16 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 16 over Old Town Creek CR16 carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 over Old Town Creek CR16?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 over Old Town Creek CR16?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.