US Bridges

Snowville Brent RD over I - 22

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · CO RD 45 @ I - 22 · Structure no. 017822

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snowville Brent RD over I - 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snowville Brent RD over I - 22 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSnowville Brent RD
CrossesI - 22
LocationCO RD 45 @ I - 22
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.66484, -87.04314
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snowville Brent RD over I - 22 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snowville Brent RD over I - 22 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 Snowville Brent RD over I - 22 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Snowville Brent RD over I - 22?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Snowville Brent RD over I - 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.