SR 22 over Swamp Creek
GoodCoosa County, Alabama · 9.2 MI E Coosa CO Line · Structure no. 013629
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,158
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 22 over Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22 over Swamp 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 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 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,621 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 22 over Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 22 over Swamp 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 22 over Swamp Creek carry?
About 1,158 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 22 over Swamp Creek?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 22 over Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.