US Bridges

Al 21 over Haynes Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi.N of Al 263 · Structure no. 003056

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 21 over Haynes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 21 over Haynes Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 21
CrossesHaynes Creek
Location1.3 Mi.N of Al 263
RouteState Highway 21
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.04755, -86.78538
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2013)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 21 over Haynes Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 21 over Haynes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Al 21 over Haynes Creek carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al 21 over Haynes Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Al 21 over Haynes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.