US Bridges

SR 22 over Timber Gut Creek

Poor

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 5 MI E Hillabee Creek · Structure no. 001978

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,618
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Timber Gut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 22 over Timber Gut Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,618 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,665 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22
CrossesTimber Gut Creek
Location5 MI E Hillabee Creek
RouteState Highway 22
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.02456, -85.79319
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating91.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,618 (2023)
Projected traffic3,665 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$499,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Timber Gut Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Timber Gut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Timber Gut Creek carry?

About 2,618 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Timber Gut Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 22 over Timber Gut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.