US Bridges

Co.Rd. 116 over Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Wilcox County, Alabama · 0.9 Miles N.On Road 116 · Structure no. 014765

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2013
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. 116 over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Rd. 116 over Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 57 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2034. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesCo.Rd. 116
CrossesCreek
Location0.9 Miles N.On Road 116
RouteCounty Highway 116
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.03588, -87.08102
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2013
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1995)
Projected traffic40 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$249,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rd. 116 over Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Co.Rd. 116 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2013.

How much traffic does Co.Rd. 116 over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Co.Rd. 116 over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. 116 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.