US Bridges

I - 22 East over Locust Fk Black Warrior

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Flat Top · Structure no. 017886

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,430 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
9,380
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 22 East over Locust Fk Black Warrior is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 22 East over Locust Fk Black Warrior in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9,380 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,708 by 2045. The structure is 1,430 ft (435.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 22 East
CrossesLocust Fk Black Warrior
LocationFlat Top
RouteInterstate 22
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.66444, -87.03552
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,430 ft (435.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,380 (2025)
Projected traffic12,708 by 2045
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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$23 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 22 East over Locust Fk Black Warrior built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 22 East over Locust Fk Black Warrior 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I - 22 East over Locust Fk Black Warrior carry?

About 9,380 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I - 22 East over Locust Fk Black Warrior?

The structure is 1,430 ft (435.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I - 22 East over Locust Fk Black Warrior?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.