US Bridges

SR 22 over Hutton Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · Town of Wadley · Structure no. 002934

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,207
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Hutton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 22 over Hutton Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 1,207 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,689 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22
CrossesHutton Creek
LocationTown of Wadley
RouteState Highway 22
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.11734, -85.57058
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,207 (2022)
Projected traffic1,689 by 2042
Trucks12%
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Hutton Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Hutton Creek 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 Hutton Creek carry?

About 1,207 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Hutton Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over Hutton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.