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ST Clair CO HWY16 over Dye Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · 2 0 MI NE Cropwell P O · Structure no. 005320

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,438
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair CO HWY16 over Dye Creek is a concrete culvert carrying ST Clair CO HWY16 over Dye Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,438 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,595 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesST Clair CO HWY16
CrossesDye Creek
Location2 0 MI NE Cropwell P O
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58221, -86.25658
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,438 (2017)
Projected traffic6,595 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$298,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair CO HWY16 over Dye Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair CO HWY16 over Dye 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST Clair CO HWY16 over Dye Creek carry?

About 4,438 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair CO HWY16 over Dye Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair CO HWY16 over Dye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.