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1422 over Lake Catoma

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1422 · Structure no. 009039

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1422 over Lake Catoma is a concrete culvert carrying 1422 over Lake Catoma in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2036. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1422
CrossesLake Catoma
LocationCR 1422
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.23572, -86.80471
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 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 traffic200 (1991)
Projected traffic270 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1422 over Lake Catoma built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1422 over Lake Catoma 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 1422 over Lake Catoma carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 1422 over Lake Catoma?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 1422 over Lake Catoma?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.