US Bridges

County Road 21 over Trib. to Williams Creek

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 0.3 Mile W. of Powers · Structure no. 005873

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over Trib. to Williams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 21 over Trib. to Williams Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 68 years old, older 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesTrib. to Williams Creek
Location0.3 Mile W. of Powers
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.97, -87.65833
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 21 over Trib. to Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Road 21 over Trib. to Williams 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 21 over Trib. to Williams Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over Trib. to Williams Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 21 over Trib. to Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.