US Bridges

CO RD 22 over I-65

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 3.3 MI N SR 83 · Structure no. 006804

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 22 over I-65 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 22 over I-65 in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 22
CrossesI-65
Location3.3 MI N SR 83
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.49579, -86.93359
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2021)
Projected traffic461 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 22 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CO RD 22 over I-65 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 22 over I-65 carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 22 over I-65?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 22 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.