CO Rt 21 over 5 Mile Creek
GoodHale County, Alabama · 4 Mi. E. Akron · Structure no. 003429
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 21 over 5 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 21 over 5 Mile Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 21 over 5 Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 21 over 5 Mile Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 21 over 5 Mile Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 21 over 5 Mile Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 21 over 5 Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.