CO RD 21 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Alabama · 1.3 MI N Int SR 35 · Structure no. 010955
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 652
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 21 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 21 over Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 652 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 CO RD 21 over Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 21 over Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD 21 over Creek carry?
About 652 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 21 over Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 21 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.