US Bridges

Al 22 over Valley Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · In Selma · Structure no. 018343

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,090
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 22 over Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 22 over Valley Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 11,090 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,452 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 22
CrossesValley Creek
LocationIn Selma
RouteState Highway 22
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.405, -87.03667
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,090 (2013)
Projected traffic13,452 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 22 over Valley 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Al 22 over Valley Creek carry?

About 11,090 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Al 22 over Valley Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Al 22 over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.