22nd ST over Blue Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · 22nd ST * 6th Ave N · Structure no. 002436
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
22nd ST over Blue Creek is a concrete slab carrying 22nd ST over Blue Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 22nd ST over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 22nd ST over Blue 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 22nd ST over Blue Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 22nd ST over Blue Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns 22nd ST over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.