US Bridges

Al 22 over Jones Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 2.5 Mi. E.AL.219 · Structure no. 004715

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 22 over Jones Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 22 over Jones Creek 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,250 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 22
CrossesJones Creek
Location2.5 Mi. E.AL.219
RouteState Highway 22
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.40667, -87.04833
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic8,450 (2013)
Projected traffic10,250 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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$737,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over Jones Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 22 over Jones 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Al 22 over Jones Creek carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Al 22 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 22 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.