CO Rt #016 over Little Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadPickens County, Alabama · 2.7 MI East of County #57 · Structure no. 011804
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt #016 over Little Bear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt #016 over Little Bear Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt #016 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt #016 over Little Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does CO Rt #016 over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt #016 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt #016 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.