US Bridges

County RD 22 over Chewachlechatchee Creek

Good

Macon County, Alabama · CR 22 · Structure no. 020739

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
580 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 22 over Chewachlechatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 22 over Chewachlechatchee Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 416 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2034. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 22
CrossesChewachlechatchee Creek
LocationCR 22
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.40982, -85.59403
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length580 ft (176.8 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2014)
Projected traffic618 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 22 over Chewachlechatchee Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 22 over Chewachlechatchee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 22 over Chewachlechatchee Creek carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 22 over Chewachlechatchee Creek?

The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 22 over Chewachlechatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.