US Bridges

CR 821 over Fixico Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · NW of Broughton · Structure no. 020874

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 821 over Fixico Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 821 over Fixico Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 821
CrossesFixico Creek
LocationNW of Broughton
RouteCounty Highway 821
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1994, -85.4851
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic53 (2016)
Projected traffic80 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 821 over Fixico Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 821 over Fixico 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 821 over Fixico Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 821 over Fixico Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 821 over Fixico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.