US Bridges

CO RD 222 MP304.7 over I65

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · 3 MI S JCT US 278 * I65 · Structure no. 006818

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,401
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 222 MP304.7 over I65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 222 MP304.7 over I65 in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 8,401 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,761 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 222 MP304.7
CrossesI65
Location3 MI S JCT US 278 * I65
RouteCounty Highway 222
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.13021, -86.86716
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,401 (2022)
Projected traffic11,761 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 222 MP304.7 over I65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CO RD 222 MP304.7 over I65 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 222 MP304.7 over I65 carry?

About 8,401 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 222 MP304.7 over I65?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 222 MP304.7 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.