US Bridges

SR 22 over Gin Pond Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 7 Mile E JCT SR 49 · Structure no. 013302

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
967
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Gin Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 22 over Gin Pond Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 967 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,353 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 22
CrossesGin Pond Creek
Location7 Mile E JCT SR 49
RouteState Highway 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.0331, -85.69429
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating76.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$404,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Gin Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Gin Pond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Gin Pond Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 22 over Gin Pond 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 Gin Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.