US Bridges

County Road #22 over 0MUSSEE Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · Henry CO Line to Al 52 · Structure no. 015704

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
340 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
700
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road #22 over 0MUSSEE Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road #22 over 0MUSSEE Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road #22
Crosses0MUSSEE Creek
LocationHenry CO Line to Al 52
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.31047, -85.27421
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (1993)
Projected traffic980 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road #22 over 0MUSSEE Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road #22 over 0MUSSEE 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 Road #22 over 0MUSSEE Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road #22 over 0MUSSEE Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road #22 over 0MUSSEE Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.