US Bridges

Al 22 over Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 5.3 Mi.E.Of Orrville · Structure no. 013732

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
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 1928 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 97 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,063 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 22
CrossesBranch
Location5.3 Mi.E.Of Orrville
RouteState Highway 22
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.34794, -87.17403
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 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 traffic3,350 (2013)
Projected traffic4,063 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$470,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

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 3,350 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Al 22 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 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.