US Bridges

CR 16 over Lafarge Quarry RD

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.4 MI East CR 23 · Structure no. 020231

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
244 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 over Lafarge Quarry RD is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 16 over Lafarge Quarry RD in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 16
CrossesLafarge Quarry RD
Location0.4 MI East CR 23
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1202, -86.79217
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2023)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16 over Lafarge Quarry RD built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 over Lafarge Quarry RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 16 over Lafarge Quarry RD carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 over Lafarge Quarry RD?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 over Lafarge Quarry RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.