CO Rt 16 over Little Bear Creek
GoodPickens County, Alabama · 2.9 MI East of JCT CO 57 · Structure no. 009073
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 16 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 16 over Little Bear Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 16 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 16 over Little Bear 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 16 over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 16 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns CO Rt 16 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.