US Bridges

SR 22 over Emuckfaw Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 6 MI N JCT SR 49 · Structure no. 004333

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
967
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Emuckfaw Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 22 over Emuckfaw Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 967 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,353 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22
CrossesEmuckfaw Creek
Location6 MI N JCT SR 49
RouteState Highway 22
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.0285, -85.69941
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2023)
Projected traffic1,353 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$817,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Emuckfaw Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Emuckfaw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Emuckfaw Creek carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Emuckfaw Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over Emuckfaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.