US Bridges

CO 21 over Brush Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 12.5MI NE Uchee · Structure no. 016763

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 21 over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 21 over Brush Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO 21
CrossesBrush Creek
Location12.5MI NE Uchee
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44683, -85.29136
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1996)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$420,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 21 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 21 over Brush 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CO 21 over Brush Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO 21 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CO 21 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.