US Bridges

SR 21 over Pine Barren Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 4.MI.S.OF Snow Hill · Structure no. 014862

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
347 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Pine Barren Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 over Pine Barren Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,509 by 2033. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesPine Barren Creek
Location4.MI.S.OF Snow Hill
RouteState Highway 21
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.99607, -87.06864
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2013)
Projected traffic1,509 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Pine Barren Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 over Pine Barren 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Pine Barren Creek carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Pine Barren Creek?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over Pine Barren Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.