US Bridges

SR 21 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 0.9 MI N CO RD 1 · Structure no. 010322

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,182
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 21 over Brushy Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 15,182 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,773 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.9 MI N CO RD 1
RouteState Highway 21
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.04356, -87.49365
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,182 (2021)
Projected traffic22,773 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 over Brushy 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 Brushy Creek carry?

About 15,182 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.