SR 21 over Talladega Creek
GoodTalladega County, Alabama · City of Talladega · Structure no. 018405
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 338 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,410
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 21 over Talladega Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 over Talladega Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,574 by 2043. The structure is 338 ft (103 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR 21 over Talladega Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 21 over Talladega 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 21 over Talladega Creek carry?
About 5,410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 21 over Talladega Creek?
The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 21 over Talladega Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.