US Bridges

County Road 21 over Moss Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi. N of Bobo · Structure no. 013301

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
122
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over Moss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 21 over Moss Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesMoss Creek
Location2.0 Mi. N of Bobo
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.88367, -87.83263
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (1996)
Projected traffic140 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$483,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 21 over Moss Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 21 over Moss 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 October 2024.

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

About 122 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over Moss Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 21 over Moss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.