County Rt 21 over Double Creek
FairPosted for loadMarengo County, Alabama · 4.3 MI NE Jefferson · Structure no. 010833
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Rt 21 over Double Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt 21 over Double Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 90 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Rt 21 over Double Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is County Rt 21 over Double 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does County Rt 21 over Double Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Rt 21 over Double Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Rt 21 over Double Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.