US Bridges

SR 21 over Cedar Creek Rel.

Good

Wilcox County, Alabama · 4.3 Mi. N. of Furman · Structure no. 015945

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Cedar Creek Rel. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 over Cedar Creek Rel. in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2033. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 21
CrossesCedar Creek Rel.
Location4.3 Mi. N. of Furman
RouteState Highway 21
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.99441, -86.90181
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2013)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Cedar Creek Rel. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 over Cedar 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 November 2023.

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

About 900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Cedar Creek Rel.?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over Cedar Creek Rel.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.