US Bridges

Al 22 over Mulberry Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi. E JCT SR 191 · Structure no. 019049

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,723
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 22 over Mulberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 22 over Mulberry Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,723 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,667 by 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

CarriesAl 22
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E JCT SR 191
RouteState Highway 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80176, -86.82134
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,723 (2021)
Projected traffic3,667 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 22 over Mulberry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Al 22 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 2,723 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Al 22 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al 22 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.