County Road 21 over Elliotts Creek Relief
PoorPosted for loadHale County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. S. of Moundville · Structure no. 007050
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 21 over Elliotts Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 21 over Elliotts Creek Relief in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 21 over Elliotts Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 21 over Elliotts Creek Relief in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 21 over Elliotts Creek Relief carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is County Road 21 over Elliotts Creek Relief?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 21 over Elliotts Creek Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.