US Bridges

SR 21 over Tuskehadky Branch

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 4.1MI S of Oxford · Structure no. 017052

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,648
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Tuskehadky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 21 over Tuskehadky Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,648 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,907 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesTuskehadky Branch
Location4.1MI S of Oxford
RouteState Highway 21
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.55329, -85.88704
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,648 (2023)
Projected traffic7,907 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Tuskehadky Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 over Tuskehadky Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Tuskehadky Branch carry?

About 5,648 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Tuskehadky Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns SR 21 over Tuskehadky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.