US Bridges

SR21 / US231 over Hostler Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · .15MI S Talladega CO Line · Structure no. 001964

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,845
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR21 / US231 over Hostler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR21 / US231 over Hostler Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 4,845 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,783 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR21 / US231
CrossesHostler Creek
Location.15MI S Talladega CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.10078, -86.25242
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,845 (2022)
Projected traffic6,783 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$504,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR21 / US231 over Hostler Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR21 / US231 over Hostler 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR21 / US231 over Hostler Creek carry?

About 4,845 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR21 / US231 over Hostler Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR21 / US231 over Hostler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.