US Bridges

I - 22 over Prudes Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 400EAST of C. R. 112 · Structure no. 017720

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,630
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 22 over Prudes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I - 22 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 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 14,630 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,821 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 22
CrossesPrudes Creek
Location400EAST of C. R. 112
RouteInterstate 22
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62828, -86.94927
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,630 (2022)
Projected traffic19,821 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$9.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 22 over Prudes Creek built?

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

What condition is I - 22 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 I - 22 over Prudes Creek carry?

About 14,630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I - 22 over Prudes Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I - 22 over Prudes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.