US Bridges

Al 22 over US 82

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · JCT US 82 · Structure no. 004850

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,140
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 22 over US 82 is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 22 over US 82 in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 3,140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,229 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAl 22
CrossesUS 82
LocationJCT US 82
RouteState Highway 22
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7667, -86.87853
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,140 (2021)
Projected traffic4,229 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over US 82 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 22 over US 82 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Al 22 over US 82 carry?

About 3,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Al 22 over US 82?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Al 22 over US 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.