CO Rt 22 over Flint Creek
FairPosted for loadLawrence County, Alabama · 0.9 MI E JCT CO Rt 61 · Structure no. 005515
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,355
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 22 over Flint Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 22 over Flint Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,355 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 22 over Flint Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 22 over Flint 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 22 over Flint Creek carry?
About 1,355 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 22 over Flint Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 22 over Flint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.