US Bridges

SR 21 over Pikard Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Alabama · 3.7 Mi.N.Of Monroeville · Structure no. 009082

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Pikard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 21 over Pikard Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,367 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesPikard Creek
Location3.7 Mi.N.Of Monroeville
RouteState Highway 21
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5679, -87.28778
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2013)
Projected traffic3,367 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$531,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Pikard Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 over Pikard 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Pikard Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Pikard Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 21 over Pikard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.