US Bridges

Al 22 over Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 9.8MI.W.CHILTONCO. Line · Structure no. 008741

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,690
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 1965, so it is 60 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 2,690 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,263 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 22
CrossesBranch
Location9.8MI.W.CHILTONCO. Line
RouteState Highway 22
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5353, -86.9821
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic2,690 (2013)
Projected traffic3,263 by 2033
Trucks17%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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 2,690 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Al 22 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 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.