US Bridges

Al 22 over Harris Creek

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E Dallas CO Line · Structure no. 009667

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,630
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 22 over Harris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 22 over Harris Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,190 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 22
CrossesHarris Creek
Location0.2 MI E Dallas CO Line
RouteState Highway 22
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.66735, -86.93033
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2016)
Projected traffic3,190 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 22 over Harris 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 Harris Creek carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Al 22 over Harris Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Al 22 over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.