US Bridges

SR 22 over Hillabee St/Norfolk R/R

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · City of Alex City · Structure no. 006229

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,871
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Hillabee St/Norfolk R/R is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 22 over Hillabee St/Norfolk R/R in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5,871 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,219 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22
CrossesHillabee St/Norfolk R/R
LocationCity of Alex City
RouteState Highway 22
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.9439, -85.9448
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,871 (2022)
Projected traffic8,219 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Hillabee St/Norfolk R/R built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Hillabee St/Norfolk R/R 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Hillabee St/Norfolk R/R carry?

About 5,871 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Hillabee St/Norfolk R/R?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over Hillabee St/Norfolk R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.