US Bridges

SR 22 over Liles Branch

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · 8.5 MI E Tallapoosa Rv. · Structure no. 001226

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,014
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Liles Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 22 over Liles Branch in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 2,014 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,819 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22
CrossesLiles Branch
Location8.5 MI E Tallapoosa Rv.
RouteState Highway 22
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1548, -85.4276
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,014 (2023)
Projected traffic2,819 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$525,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Liles Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 22 over Liles 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Liles Branch carry?

About 2,014 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Liles Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 22 over Liles Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.