US Bridges

County RD 21 over Big Brush Creek Rel.

FairPosted for load

Hale County, Alabama · 7.1 Mi. N. of Greensboro · Structure no. 006597

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
442 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 21 over Big Brush Creek Rel. is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 21 over Big Brush Creek Rel. in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 21
CrossesBig Brush Creek Rel.
Location7.1 Mi. N. of Greensboro
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.78862, -87.65409
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1991)
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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 21 over Big Brush Creek Rel. built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 21 over Big Brush Creek Rel. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 21 over Big Brush Creek Rel. carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County RD 21 over Big Brush Creek Rel.?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 21 over Big Brush Creek Rel.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.