US Bridges

I-22 over Stream

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 6.48 MI W AL-19 * 4 JCT · Structure no. 013995

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,191
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I-22 over Stream 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 13,191 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,136 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesStream
Location6.48 MI W AL-19 * 4 JCT
RouteInterstate 22
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.20514, -88.17056
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,191 (2020)
Projected traffic18,136 by 2040
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over Stream built?

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

What condition is I-22 over Stream 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-22 over Stream carry?

About 13,191 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over Stream?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-22 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.