US Bridges

Co. RT.21 over West Bend Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 0.48 MI.E.JCT.CO.31*CO.21 · Structure no. 009660

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. RT.21 over West Bend Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. RT.21 over West Bend Creek in Clarke 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. RT.21
CrossesWest Bend Creek
Location0.48 MI.E.JCT.CO.31*CO.21
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.83167, -88.12667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1995)
Projected traffic275 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$420,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. RT.21 over West Bend Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. RT.21 over West Bend Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Co. RT.21 over West Bend Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. RT.21 over West Bend Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. RT.21 over West Bend Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.