US Bridges

County Road 21 over Evans Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 2 MI W of Pikeville Store · Structure no. 020473

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over Evans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 21 over Evans Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesEvans Creek
Location2 MI W of Pikeville Store
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74646, -86.07404
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2011)
Projected traffic565 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$420,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 21 over Evans Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 21 over Evans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 21 over Evans Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over Evans Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 21 over Evans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.