AL.21 over Salt Creek
GoodTalladega County, Alabama · 5.7 MI S of Oxford · Structure no. 017526
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,296
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL.21 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL.21 over Salt Creek 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 11,296 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,814 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 AL.21 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL.21 over Salt 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does AL.21 over Salt Creek carry?
About 11,296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is AL.21 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns AL.21 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.