US Bridges

Cr. 21 over Luxpallila Tributary

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · 2.5 Mi. W of Fayette · Structure no. 020241

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
418
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 21 over Luxpallila Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 21 over Luxpallila Tributary in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 418 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCr. 21
CrossesLuxpallila Tributary
Location2.5 Mi. W of Fayette
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.69621, -87.8722
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 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 traffic418 (2009)
Projected traffic430 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$424,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 21 over Luxpallila Tributary built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 21 over Luxpallila Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Cr. 21 over Luxpallila Tributary carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 21 over Luxpallila Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cr. 21 over Luxpallila Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.