US Bridges

SR 21 over Pine Barren Creek Rel.

Good

Wilcox County, Alabama · 3.8 Mi.S.Of Snow Hill · Structure no. 014863

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Pine Barren Creek Rel. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 over Pine Barren Creek Rel. 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 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,509 by 2033. The structure is 246 ft (75 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 Rel.
Location3.8 Mi.S.Of Snow Hill
RouteState Highway 21
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.99879, -87.06692
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Pine Barren Creek Rel. built?

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

What condition is SR 21 over Pine Barren Creek Rel. 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 October 2023.

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

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

How long is SR 21 over Pine Barren Creek Rel.?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over Pine Barren Creek Rel.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.