US Bridges

CO RD 22 over Chewacla Creek

PoorPosted for load

Macon County, Alabama · 2.2 Mi. W. of SR8 · Structure no. 007372

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
437 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 22 over Chewacla Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 22 over Chewacla Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2036. The structure is 437 ft (133.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCO RD 22
CrossesChewacla Creek
Location2.2 Mi. W. of SR8
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.42296, -85.5303
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+21 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length437 ft (133.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2016)
Projected traffic350 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 22 over Chewacla Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 22 over Chewacla 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 September 2023.

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

About 325 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 22 over Chewacla Creek?

The structure is 437 ft (133.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 22 over Chewacla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.