US Bridges

CO RD 22 over Campground Branch

FairPosted for load

Macon County, Alabama · 6.6 Mi. West-Wmlk HWY · Structure no. 007685

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 22 over Campground Branch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 22 over Campground Branch in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2036. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 22
CrossesCampground Branch
Location6.6 Mi. West-Wmlk HWY
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.41275, -85.58662
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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$688,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 22 over Campground Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 22 over Campground Branch 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 Campground Branch carry?

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

How long is CO RD 22 over Campground Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 22 over Campground Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.