US Bridges

SR 22 over Branch

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · 6.3 MI E Tallapoosa River · Structure no. 001225

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,007
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22 over Branch in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 2,007 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,809 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22
CrossesBranch
Location6.3 MI E Tallapoosa River
RouteState Highway 22
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.13692, -85.46181
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,007 (2023)
Projected traffic2,809 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Branch carry?

About 2,007 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.