Al 22 over Martin Creek
FairChilton County, Alabama · 1.2 MI E Dallas CO Line · Structure no. 009668
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,791
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 22 over Martin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 22 over Martin 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 2,791 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,759 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 22 over Martin Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 22 over Martin 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Al 22 over Martin Creek carry?
About 2,791 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Al 22 over Martin Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Al 22 over Martin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.