US Bridges

Al 22 over Ut to Mulberry Creek

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · 0.8 MI E Maplesville · Structure no. 000634

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,960
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 22 over Ut to Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 22 over Ut to Mulberry Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 2,960 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,590 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 22
CrossesUt to Mulberry Creek
Location0.8 MI E Maplesville
RouteState Highway 22
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.79748, -86.85432
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,960 (2016)
Projected traffic3,590 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$224,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over Ut to Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 22 over Ut to Mulberry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Al 22 over Ut to Mulberry Creek carry?

About 2,960 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Al 22 over Ut to Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 22 over Ut to Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.