US Bridges

Hillcrest RD over I - 22

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Hillcrest RD / I - 22 · Structure no. 017724

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
425 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest RD over I - 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillcrest RD over I - 22 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesHillcrest RD
CrossesI - 22
LocationHillcrest RD / I - 22
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61098, -86.92929
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillcrest RD over I - 22 built?

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

What condition is Hillcrest RD over I - 22 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hillcrest RD over I - 22 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hillcrest RD over I - 22?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcrest RD over I - 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.