US Bridges

County RD 22 over Thomas Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · Henry CO Line to Al 52 · Structure no. 003714

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
640
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 22 over Thomas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 22 over Thomas Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 22
CrossesThomas Creek
LocationHenry CO Line to Al 52
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.2955, -85.13973
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic640 (1990)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$334,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 22 over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 22 over Thomas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 22 over Thomas Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 22 over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County RD 22 over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.