CO RD No 16 over Bilbo Creek
FairWashington County, Alabama · Topton to Reeds Ch-Road · Structure no. 010751
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 327 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD No 16 over Bilbo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD No 16 over Bilbo Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD No 16 over Bilbo Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD No 16 over Bilbo 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD No 16 over Bilbo Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO RD No 16 over Bilbo Creek?
The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD No 16 over Bilbo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.