US Bridges

Co. HWY.21 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-35 T-5-N R-25-E · Structure no. 007368

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,473
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. HWY.21 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. HWY.21 over Hurricane Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,473 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2034. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. HWY.21
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationSEC-35 T-5-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.36245, -85.61601
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,473 (2001)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2034
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. HWY.21 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. HWY.21 over Hurricane 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 2023.

How much traffic does Co. HWY.21 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,473 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. HWY.21 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Co. HWY.21 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.