US Bridges

SR 22 over Branch

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 1 MI E Swamp Creek · Structure no. 002773

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1944
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,221
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 22 over Branch in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1944, so it is 95 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 1,221 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,709 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22
CrossesBranch
Location1 MI E Swamp Creek
RouteState Highway 22
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.86394, -86.29756
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,221 (2022)
Projected traffic1,709 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$474,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1944.

What condition is SR 22 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 1,221 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 22 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.