ST Clair CO Hw 21 over Beaver Creek
FairPosted for loadSt. Clair County, Alabama · 0 5 SW Oldham Chapel Ch. · Structure no. 009127
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 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 Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying ST Clair CO Hw 21 over Beaver 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 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).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST Clair CO Hw 21 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST Clair CO Hw 21 over Beaver 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does ST Clair CO Hw 21 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST Clair CO Hw 21 over Beaver 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 Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.