US Bridges

SR 22 over Mills Fall Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E of Daviston · Structure no. 015816

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
869
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Mills Fall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 22 over Mills Fall Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 869 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 22
CrossesMills Fall Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Daviston
RouteState Highway 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.05506, -85.62772
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic869 (2022)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$616,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Mills Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Mills Fall 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Mills Fall Creek carry?

About 869 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Mills Fall Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 22 over Mills Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.