US Bridges

County Road 21 over Stewart Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 10.5 MI N of Fayette · Structure no. 012167

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over Stewart Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 21 over Stewart Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesStewart Creek
Location10.5 MI N of Fayette
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.83622, -87.83833
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 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 traffic135 (1996)
Projected traffic145 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$536,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 21 over Stewart Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 21 over Stewart 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 21 over Stewart Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over Stewart Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 21 over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.