CO Rt 221 over Big Shoal Creek
GoodLawrence County, Alabama · 0.6 MI S JCT CO Rt 87 · Structure no. 011290
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 221 over Big Shoal Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 221 over Big Shoal Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 221 over Big Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 221 over Big Shoal 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 221 over Big Shoal Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (1987 count).
How long is CO Rt 221 over Big Shoal Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 221 over Big Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.