US Bridges

SR 21 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 4.6 Mi. N. of Furman · Structure no. 015947

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

About this bridge

SR 21 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 over Cedar Creek 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2033. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 429 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesCedar Creek
Location4.6 Mi. N. of Furman
RouteState Highway 21
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.99527, -86.89832
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width429 ft (130.8 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
CrossesWaterway
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$50.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 21 over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 21 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 429 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.