US Bridges

County Road 21 over Trib. to Five Mile CR

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Hale County, Alabama · 0.1 Mile South of S.R. 60 · Structure no. 017948

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over Trib. to Five Mile CR is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 21 over Trib. to Five Mile CR in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2034. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesTrib. to Five Mile CR
Location0.1 Mile South of S.R. 60
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.88333, -87.68333
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (1996)
Projected traffic620 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$517,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 21 over Trib. to Five Mile CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 21 over Trib. to Five Mile CR 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 Trib. to Five Mile CR carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over Trib. to Five Mile CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 21 over Trib. to Five Mile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.