US Bridges

CO RD 16 over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 3KM SW of HWY 10 · Structure no. 016926

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 16 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 16 over Unnamed Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, 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 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 16
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location3KM SW of HWY 10
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.87143, -87.05143
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2016)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$352,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 16 over Unnamed Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 16 over Unnamed 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 CO RD 16 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CO RD 16 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 16 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.