US Bridges

CR # 21 over Trib to Bogue Chitto Ck

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.97 MI N SR 22 W · Structure no. 004848

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 21 over Trib to Bogue Chitto Ck is a concrete culvert carrying CR # 21 over Trib to Bogue Chitto Ck in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR # 21
CrossesTrib to Bogue Chitto Ck
Location0.97 MI N SR 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32388, -87.30607
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2012)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$354,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 21 over Trib to Bogue Chitto Ck built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 21 over Trib to Bogue Chitto Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR # 21 over Trib to Bogue Chitto Ck carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR # 21 over Trib to Bogue Chitto Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR # 21 over Trib to Bogue Chitto Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.