US Bridges

CR 521 over Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 05 Miles from CR8 · Structure no. 020979

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 521 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 521 over Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 521
CrossesCreek
Location05 Miles from CR8
RouteCounty Highway 521
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65359, -86.27576
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1980)
Projected traffic36 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$198,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 521 over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CR 521 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 521 over Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is CR 521 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 521 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.