US Bridges

SR 22 over Proctor Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 8.6 MI E Coosa CO Line · Structure no. 013628

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,158
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Proctor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 22 over Proctor Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,621 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22
CrossesProctor Creek
Location8.6 MI E Coosa CO Line
RouteState Highway 22
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.85103, -86.31361
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,158 (2022)
Projected traffic1,621 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Proctor Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Proctor 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 Proctor Creek carry?

About 1,158 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Proctor Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 22 over Proctor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.