US Bridges

SR 21 over Trib. to Hanes Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · City of Jacksonville · Structure no. 004598

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,845
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Trib. to Hanes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 21 over Trib. to Hanes Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 99 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 24,845 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,783 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesTrib. to Hanes Branch
LocationCity of Jacksonville
RouteState Highway 21
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81694, -85.76119
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,845 (2022)
Projected traffic34,783 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$638,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Trib. to Hanes Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is SR 21 over Trib. to Hanes Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Trib. to Hanes Branch carry?

About 24,845 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Trib. to Hanes Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 21 over Trib. to Hanes Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.