US Bridges

County Road 21 over Hardin Creek

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Hale County, Alabama · 1.7 Mi. E. of Stewart · Structure no. 013626

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over Hardin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 21 over Hardin Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 69 ft (21 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesHardin Creek
Location1.7 Mi. E. of Stewart
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.91333, -87.675
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$730,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 21 over Hardin Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 21 over Hardin 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 County Road 21 over Hardin Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road 21 over Hardin Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 21 over Hardin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.