US Bridges

CR26 Old HWY 22 over Martin Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR26 Riderville · Structure no. 012925

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR26 Old HWY 22 over Martin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR26 Old HWY 22 over Martin Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2029. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR26 Old HWY 22
CrossesMartin Creek
LocationCR26 Riderville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67562, -86.92067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1985)
Projected traffic575 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$836,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR26 Old HWY 22 over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR26 Old HWY 22 over Martin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR26 Old HWY 22 over Martin Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR26 Old HWY 22 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR26 Old HWY 22 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.