Al 22 over US 82
Chilton County, Alabama · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Al 22 over US 82 in Chilton County, Alabama, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,140 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 94 of the 190 inventoried bridges in Chilton County rated fair (49.5%); 2 (1.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 139 ft |
| Location | Jct US 82 |
| NBI structure number | 004850 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alabama department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Chilton County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-65 over Cobb Creek | 1960 | 48,128 | Fair |
| I-65 over Third Creek | 1960 | 48,128 | Fair |
| I-65 over Watson Creek | 1960 | 48,128 | Fair |
| I-65 over Turkey Creek | 1960 | 43,848 | Fair |
| I-65 over Yellow Leaf Creek (+) | 1989 | 43,848 | Good |
| I-65 over Walnut Creek (-) | 1957 | 42,705 | Fair |
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