US Bridges

Al 22 over Boggle Creek

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · 3.1 MI W JCT US 82 · Structure no. 014868

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,820
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 22 over Boggle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 22 over Boggle Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,421 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 22
CrossesBoggle Creek
Location3.1 MI W JCT US 82
RouteState Highway 22
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.72707, -86.9041
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,820 (2016)
Projected traffic3,421 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$771,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over Boggle Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 22 over Boggle 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 Boggle Creek carry?

About 2,820 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Al 22 over Boggle Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Al 22 over Boggle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.