US Bridges

Cr. 22 over Stallings Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi. SE Liberty · Structure no. 017864

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
406
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 22 over Stallings Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cr. 22 over Stallings Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 406 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCr. 22
CrossesStallings Creek
Location2.0 Mi. SE Liberty
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.80158, -86.65755
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2018)
Projected traffic850 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$901,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 22 over Stallings Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 22 over Stallings 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cr. 22 over Stallings Creek carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 22 over Stallings Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 22 over Stallings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.