CO RD 22 over Unnamed Branch
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, Alabama · 2.25 MI West HWY80W · Structure no. 007373
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 22 over Unnamed Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 22 over Unnamed Branch 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 3 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 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 RD 22 over Unnamed Branch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 22 over Unnamed Branch 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does CO RD 22 over Unnamed Branch carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 22 over Unnamed Branch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 22 over Unnamed Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.