US Bridges

Al 22 over Bogue Chitto Cr. RELF2

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 2.7 Mi. W. of Orrville · Structure no. 017830

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,820
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 22 over Bogue Chitto Cr. RELF2 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 22 over Bogue Chitto Cr. RELF2 in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 22
CrossesBogue Chitto Cr. RELF2
Location2.7 Mi. W. of Orrville
RouteState Highway 22
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30853, -87.28547
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over Bogue Chitto Cr. RELF2 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 22 over Bogue Chitto Cr. RELF2 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 Cr. RELF2 carry?

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

How long is Al 22 over Bogue Chitto Cr. RELF2?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 22 over Bogue Chitto Cr. RELF2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.