CO RD B22 over Little Bear Creek
PoorClosed to trafficFranklin County, Alabama · 1.2 MI N CO 16 CO B22 JCT · Structure no. 001369
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2005
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 1986 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD B22 over Little Bear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CO RD B22 over Little Bear Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD B22 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD B22 over Little Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2005.
How much traffic does CO RD B22 over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is CO RD B22 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD B22 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.