US Bridges

CO RD 22 over Chewacla Creek Rel

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 3.5 Miles West of SR80 · Structure no. 007371

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 22 over Chewacla Creek Rel is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 22 over Chewacla Creek Rel in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 22
CrossesChewacla Creek Rel
Location3.5 Miles West of SR80
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.42293, -85.53512
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2015)
Projected traffic350 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$758,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 22 over Chewacla Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 22 over Chewacla Creek Rel 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 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 22 over Chewacla Creek Rel carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 22 over Chewacla Creek Rel?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 22 over Chewacla Creek Rel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.