US Bridges

County Road 22 over Cold Creek

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · Bookers Mill · Structure no. 019321

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
487
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Cold Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 22 over Cold Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesCold Creek
LocationBookers Mill
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.52719, -87.03313
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2005)
Projected traffic441 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 22 over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 22 over Cold 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 22 over Cold Creek carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22 over Cold Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.