US Bridges

I-22 over CR-301

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 6.41 MI W AL-19 & 4 JCT · Structure no. 013997

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,191
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over CR-301 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-22 over CR-301 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 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesCR-301
Location6.41 MI W AL-19 & 4 JCT
RouteInterstate 22
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.20461, -88.16819
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,191 (2020)
Projected traffic18,136 by 2040
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over CR-301 built?

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

What condition is I-22 over CR-301 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-22 over CR-301 carry?

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

How long is I-22 over CR-301?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-22 over CR-301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.