US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 22 over Shoal Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.64 Mi. E Jct. Co. 17 · Structure no. 005517

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,228
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 22 over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 22 over Shoal Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,228 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,229 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCo. Hwy. 22
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.64 Mi. E Jct. Co. 17
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.14987, -86.84737
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,228 (2024)
Projected traffic3,229 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$535,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 22 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 22 over Shoal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 22 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 2,228 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 22 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Hwy. 22 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.