US Bridges

Al 22 over Little Mulberry Creek

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · City Limits Maplesville · Structure no. 014869

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,960
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 22 over Little Mulberry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 22 over Little Mulberry 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 5 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 2,960 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,590 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 22
CrossesLittle Mulberry Creek
LocationCity Limits Maplesville
RouteState Highway 22
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7904, -86.86608
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,960 (2016)
Projected traffic3,590 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over Little Mulberry Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 22 over Little Mulberry 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 Little Mulberry Creek carry?

About 2,960 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Al 22 over Little Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 22 over Little Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.