SR21 over Cheaha Creek
GoodTalladega County, Alabama · .9 MI N Co. Rd. 96 · Structure no. 018072
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 345 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,626
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR21 over Cheaha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR21 over Cheaha Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 10,626 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,876 by 2043. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR21 over Cheaha Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR21 over Cheaha 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR21 over Cheaha Creek carry?
About 10,626 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR21 over Cheaha Creek?
The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR21 over Cheaha Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.