US Bridges

Al 22 over Coosa Camp Creek

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W Coosa River · Structure no. 006598

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 22 over Coosa Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 22 over Coosa Camp Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,515 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 22
CrossesCoosa Camp Creek
Location0.1 MI W Coosa River
RouteState Highway 22
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.79722, -86.43667
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2022)
Projected traffic3,515 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over Coosa Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 22 over Coosa Camp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Al 22 over Coosa Camp Creek carry?

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Al 22 over Coosa Camp Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Al 22 over Coosa Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.