US Bridges

CR-21 over I-59 (mp 24.8)

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi.N. of Co.Rd 20 · Structure no. 011119

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
378 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-21 over I-59 (mp 24.8) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR-21 over I-59 (mp 24.8) in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2028. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-21
CrossesI-59 (mp 24.8)
Location1.3 Mi.N. of Co.Rd 20
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.71463, -88.12717
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic150 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-21 over I-59 (mp 24.8) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-21 over I-59 (mp 24.8) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR-21 over I-59 (mp 24.8) carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is CR-21 over I-59 (mp 24.8)?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR-21 over I-59 (mp 24.8)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.