US Bridges

County Road 3316 over Whitewater Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 13 T8N R21E · Structure no. 005465

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
442 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3316 over Whitewater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 3316 over Whitewater Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3316
CrossesWhitewater Creek
LocationSec 13 T8N R21E
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.67099, -85.90802
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2001)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 3316 over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3316 over Whitewater 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 3316 over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3316 over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3316 over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.