US Bridges

CR-11 over I-22

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 4.7 MP on I-22/CR-11 · Structure no. 013683

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-11 over I-22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-11 over I-22 in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR-11
CrossesI-22
Location4.7 MP on I-22/CR-11
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.18989, -88.10856
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-11 over I-22 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-11 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR-11 over I-22 carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-11 over I-22?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-11 over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.