CR # 21 over Caine Creek
FairPosted for loadDallas County, Alabama · 1.8 MI S SR 22 W · Structure no. 007960
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR # 21 over Caine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR # 21 over Caine Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 CR # 21 over Caine Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR # 21 over Caine 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CR # 21 over Caine Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is CR # 21 over Caine Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR # 21 over Caine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.