SR 22 over Tallapoosa River
FairRandolph County, Alabama · Town of Wadley · Structure no. 001766
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 898 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,307
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 22 over Tallapoosa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22 over Tallapoosa River in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 3,307 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,630 by 2043. The structure is 898 ft (273.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR 22 over Tallapoosa River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 22 over Tallapoosa River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 22 over Tallapoosa River carry?
About 3,307 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 22 over Tallapoosa River?
The structure is 898 ft (273.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 22 over Tallapoosa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.