US Bridges

Coalburg Road over I - 22

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Coalburg · Structure no. 017898

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
430 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coalburg Road over I - 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coalburg Road over I - 22 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCoalburg Road
CrossesI - 22
LocationCoalburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58957, -86.85541
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coalburg Road over I - 22 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coalburg Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Coalburg Road over I - 22 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Coalburg Road over I - 22?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Coalburg Road over I - 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.