US Bridges

I22 over Prudes Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · .7 Mi.West Co. Rd. 112 · Structure no. 017717

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,470
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I22 over Prudes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I22 over Prudes Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 12,470 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,895 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI22
CrossesPrudes Creek
Location.7 Mi.West Co. Rd. 112
RouteInterstate 22
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63794, -86.95759
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,470 (2022)
Projected traffic16,895 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$10.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I22 over Prudes Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I22 over Prudes Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I22 over Prudes Creek carry?

About 12,470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I22 over Prudes Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I22 over Prudes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.