US Bridges

Al 22 over Fourmilecreek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · JCT.AL#22*DALLASCO#81 · Structure no. 001221

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,910
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 22 over Fourmilecreek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 22 over Fourmilecreek in Dallas 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 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 7,910 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,595 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAl 22
CrossesFourmilecreek
LocationJCT.AL#22*DALLASCO#81
RouteState Highway 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.46833, -87.00667
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic7,910 (2013)
Projected traffic9,595 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$403,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over Fourmilecreek built?

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

What condition is Al 22 over Fourmilecreek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al 22 over Fourmilecreek carry?

About 7,910 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Al 22 over Fourmilecreek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 22 over Fourmilecreek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.