US Bridges

Al 22 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 1.3 MI E of Int SR 22 · Structure no. 015313

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,563
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 22 over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 22 over Sugar Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 26,563 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,188 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 22
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.3 MI E of Int SR 22
RouteState Highway 22
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.921, -85.95789
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating83.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,563 (2022)
Projected traffic37,188 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 22 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Al 22 over Sugar 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Al 22 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 26,563 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Al 22 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Al 22 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.