US Bridges

Al 22 over Bogue Chitto Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 2.2 Mi.W.Of Orrville · Structure no. 010328

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
738 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,820
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 22 over Bogue Chitto Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 22 over Bogue Chitto Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,208 by 2033. The structure is 738 ft (224.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 22
CrossesBogue Chitto Creek
Location2.2 Mi.W.Of Orrville
RouteState Highway 22
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30645, -87.28036
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length738 ft (224.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2013)
Projected traffic2,208 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over Bogue Chitto Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 22 over Bogue Chitto 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Al 22 over Bogue Chitto Creek carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Al 22 over Bogue Chitto Creek?

The structure is 738 ft (224.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Al 22 over Bogue Chitto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.