US Bridges

CO 16 (stadium DR over Holland Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · Stadium Drive · Structure no. 008727

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 16 (stadium DR over Holland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 16 (stadium DR over Holland Creek in Russell 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 16 (stadium DR
CrossesHolland Creek
LocationStadium Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.485, -85.02667
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2024)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 16 (stadium DR over Holland Creek built?

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

What condition is CO 16 (stadium DR over Holland 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO 16 (stadium DR over Holland Creek carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO 16 (stadium DR over Holland Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns CO 16 (stadium DR over Holland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.