US Bridges

SR 22 over Elkahatchee Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · Coosa*tallapoosa Co. Line · Structure no. 001220

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,007
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Elkahatchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 22 over Elkahatchee Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 3,007 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,210 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22
CrossesElkahatchee Creek
LocationCoosa*tallapoosa Co. Line
RouteState Highway 22
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.90506, -86.01025
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,007 (2022)
Projected traffic4,210 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Elkahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Elkahatchee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Elkahatchee Creek carry?

About 3,007 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Elkahatchee Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over Elkahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.