US Bridges

County Rt. 21 over Trib. to Big Brush Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 7.4 Mi. N. of Greensboro · Structure no. 004849

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt. 21 over Trib. to Big Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt. 21 over Trib. to Big Brush Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt. 21
CrossesTrib. to Big Brush Creek
Location7.4 Mi. N. of Greensboro
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.87667, -87.67833
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic200 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$256,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt. 21 over Trib. to Big Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt. 21 over Trib. to Big Brush 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt. 21 over Trib. to Big Brush Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Rt. 21 over Trib. to Big Brush Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Rt. 21 over Trib. to Big Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.