US Bridges

Al 22 over Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.1MI.E.AL.219 · Structure no. 004714

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,230
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 22 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 22 over Branch in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 98 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 5,230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,344 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 22
CrossesBranch
Location0.1MI.E.AL.219
RouteState Highway 22
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.38599, -87.08437
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic5,230 (2013)
Projected traffic6,344 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$782,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Al 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al 22 over Branch carry?

About 5,230 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al 22 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 22 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.