US Bridges

Streety RD 21TO 8 over Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Alabama · 3 MI North of Al 21 · Structure no. 014093

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Streety RD 21TO 8 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Streety RD 21TO 8 over Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesStreety RD 21TO 8
CrossesCreek
Location3 MI North of Al 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.20928, -86.61398
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2003)
Projected traffic160 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$385,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Streety RD 21TO 8 over Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Streety RD 21TO 8 over 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 2025.

How much traffic does Streety RD 21TO 8 over Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Streety RD 21TO 8 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Streety RD 21TO 8 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.