CO RD 21 over Souwilpa Creek
PoorPosted for loadChoctaw County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N Int Rt 241 * 42 · Structure no. 005350
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 21 over Souwilpa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 21 over Souwilpa Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,133 by 2036. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 21 over Souwilpa Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 21 over Souwilpa 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD 21 over Souwilpa Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 21 over Souwilpa Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 21 over Souwilpa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.