US Bridges

SR 21 over Wet Weather Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 1 MI N I-65 · Structure no. 009664

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
340 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,004
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Wet Weather Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 21 over Wet Weather Creek in Escambia 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,004 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,006 by 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesWet Weather Creek
Location1 MI N I-65
RouteState Highway 21
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12337, -87.46683
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,004 (2021)
Projected traffic9,006 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Wet Weather Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 21 over Wet Weather 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Wet Weather Creek carry?

About 6,004 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Wet Weather Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over Wet Weather Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.