US Bridges

Al 22 over Southernrr

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 7.1 Mi.W.Of Orrville · Structure no. 008103

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 22 over Southernrr is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 22 over Southernrr in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 96 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 5 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,171 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 22
CrossesSouthernrr
Location7.1 Mi.W.Of Orrville
RouteState Highway 22
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.2928, -87.35864
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2013)
Projected traffic2,171 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$866,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over Southernrr built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Al 22 over Southernrr 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Al 22 over Southernrr carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Al 22 over Southernrr?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Al 22 over Southernrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.