16th Street over Buxahatchee Creek
FairShelby County, Alabama · At 16th Street Church. · Structure no. 019865
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Street over Buxahatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 16th Street over Buxahatchee Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Street over Buxahatchee Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is 16th Street over Buxahatchee 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 16th Street over Buxahatchee Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is 16th Street over Buxahatchee Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Street over Buxahatchee Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.