US Bridges

County Road 21 over Gabriel Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 2.1 Mi. W. of Guinea · Structure no. 017467

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
370
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over Gabriel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 21 over Gabriel Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2034. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesGabriel Creek
Location2.1 Mi. W. of Guinea
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.94167, -87.65833
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (1995)
Projected traffic600 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$640,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 21 over Gabriel Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

About 370 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over Gabriel Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 21 over Gabriel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.