US Bridges

Al 21 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 2.3 Mi. S. CO RD 45 · Structure no. 003057

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,390
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 21 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 21 over Cedar 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,733 by 2033. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 21
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.3 Mi. S. CO RD 45
RouteState Highway 21
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.06355, -86.73684
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 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 traffic1,390 (2013)
Projected traffic1,733 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 21 over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 21 over Cedar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Al 21 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,390 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al 21 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Al 21 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.