US Bridges

SR 221 over Rock West Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 2 Mi. N. of Int. OFS.R.10 · Structure no. 007163

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 221 over Rock West Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 221 over Rock West Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,431 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 221
CrossesRock West Creek
Location2 Mi. N. of Int. OFS.R.10
RouteState Highway 221
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.01909, -87.33828
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2013)
Projected traffic1,431 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 221 over Rock West Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 221 over Rock West Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 221 over Rock West Creek carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 221 over Rock West Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 221 over Rock West Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.