US Bridges

SR22 over Hillabee Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 4 MI E of Alex City · Structure no. 020098

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
470 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,639
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR22 over Hillabee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR22 over Hillabee Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,639 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,694 by 2043. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR22
CrossesHillabee Creek
Location4 MI E of Alex City
RouteState Highway 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.98428, -85.86137
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,639 (2023)
Projected traffic3,694 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR22 over Hillabee Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR22 over Hillabee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR22 over Hillabee Creek carry?

About 2,639 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR22 over Hillabee Creek?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR22 over Hillabee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.