US Bridges

County Road 22 over Conecuh River

Good

Bullock County, Alabama · Sec 27 T13 R23 · Structure no. 012484

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Conecuh River is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 22 over Conecuh River in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesConecuh River
LocationSec 27 T13 R23
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.08161, -85.73541
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 22 over Conecuh River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 22 over Conecuh River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 22 over Conecuh River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22 over Conecuh River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over Conecuh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.