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County Road 21 over Luxapallila Tributary

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · Housh CHAPEL/CR-21 JCT · Structure no. 021244

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over Luxapallila Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 21 over Luxapallila Tributary in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesLuxapallila Tributary
LocationHoush CHAPEL/CR-21 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81416, -87.83912
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2016)
Projected traffic168 by 2036
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$392,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 21 over Luxapallila Tributary built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 21 over Luxapallila 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 21 over Luxapallila Tributary carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over Luxapallila Tributary?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 21 over Luxapallila Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.