US Bridges

SR 22 over Harold Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N Coosa CO Line · Structure no. 006228

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,770
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Harold Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 22 over Harold Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 85 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 3,770 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,278 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22
CrossesHarold Creek
Location0.3 MI N Coosa CO Line
RouteState Highway 22
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.90808, -86.00294
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,770 (2023)
Projected traffic5,278 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$660,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Harold Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SR 22 over Harold 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Harold Creek carry?

About 3,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Harold Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 22 over Harold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.