US Bridges

CR 22 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.3 MI West of Al 119 · Structure no. 019937

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 22 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 22 over Drainage Ditch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 22
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI West of Al 119
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.15149, -86.82856
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$462,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 22 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 22 over Drainage Ditch 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 CR 22 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 22 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns CR 22 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.