US Bridges

ST Clair CO Hw 21 over Shoul Creek

GoodPosted for load

St. Clair County, Alabama · 0 3 MI S Mt Zion Church · Structure no. 009126

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair CO Hw 21 over Shoul Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying ST Clair CO Hw 21 over Shoul Creek in St. Clair 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 703 by 2029. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesST Clair CO Hw 21
CrossesShoul Creek
Location0 3 MI S Mt Zion Church
RouteCounty Highway 64
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80235, -86.11712
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1999)
Projected traffic703 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair CO Hw 21 over Shoul Creek built?

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

What condition is ST Clair CO Hw 21 over Shoul 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does ST Clair CO Hw 21 over Shoul Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair CO Hw 21 over Shoul Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair CO Hw 21 over Shoul Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.