US Bridges

Al 22 over CSX RR Active

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · RR W City Limit Clanton · Structure no. 003431

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,492
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 22 over CSX RR Active is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 22 over CSX RR Active in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 7,492 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,133 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 22
CrossesCSX RR Active
LocationRR W City Limit Clanton
RouteState Highway 22
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.8407, -86.63318
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,492 (2022)
Projected traffic11,133 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over CSX RR Active built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 22 over CSX RR Active 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Al 22 over CSX RR Active carry?

About 7,492 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al 22 over CSX RR Active?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Al 22 over CSX RR Active?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.