US Bridges

CO Rt 22 over James Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 6.2 MI SE Grove Hill · Structure no. 016463

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 22 over James Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 22 over James Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2038. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO Rt 22
CrossesJames Creek
Location6.2 MI SE Grove Hill
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.67089, -87.7059
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1995)
Projected traffic330 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 22 over James Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 22 over James 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 22 over James Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 22 over James Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 22 over James Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.