US Bridges

SR 22 over CSX R/R

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · Town of Wadley · Structure no. 001767

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,280
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over CSX R/R is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 22 over CSX R/R 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.

It carries about 3,280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,592 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22
CrossesCSX R/R
LocationTown of Wadley
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.11911, -85.56301
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,280 (2022)
Projected traffic4,592 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over CSX R/R built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over CSX R/R 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 CSX R/R carry?

About 3,280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over CSX R/R?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over CSX R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.