Al 21 over Tallaseehatchee Creek
GoodTalladega County, Alabama · N City Limits Sylacauga · Structure no. 016623
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 600 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,567
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 21 over Tallaseehatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 21 over Tallaseehatchee Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,567 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,993 by 2042. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 21 over Tallaseehatchee Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 21 over Tallaseehatchee 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Al 21 over Tallaseehatchee Creek carry?
About 8,567 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Al 21 over Tallaseehatchee Creek?
The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Al 21 over Tallaseehatchee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.