US Bridges

Co. RD.16 over High Pine Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · .5 MI N White Chit Rds · Structure no. 009589

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. RD.16 over High Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. RD.16 over High Pine Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. RD.16
CrossesHigh Pine Creek
Location.5 MI N White Chit Rds
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2022, -85.343
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1997)
Projected traffic350 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$652,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. RD.16 over High Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. RD.16 over High Pine 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Co. RD.16 over High Pine Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Co. RD.16 over High Pine Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Co. RD.16 over High Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.