US Bridges

SR 22 over Coosa River

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · Chilton * Coosa CO Line · Structure no. 006225

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
910 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Coosa River is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying SR 22 over Coosa River in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,759 by 2033. The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22
CrossesCoosa River
LocationChilton * Coosa CO Line
RouteState Highway 22
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.79782, -86.43575
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length910 ft (277.4 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2013)
Projected traffic1,759 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Coosa River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Coosa River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Coosa River carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Coosa River?

The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over Coosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.