US Bridges

Co. Rd. 22 over Buck Creek

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · Bethel Grove · Structure no. 015166

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 22 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 22 over Buck Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 22
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationBethel Grove
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.6265, -86.83302
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1984)
Projected traffic308 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 22 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 22 over Buck Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 22 over Buck Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 22 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 22 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.