US Bridges

I-22 over Branch

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S AL-19 · Structure no. 014641

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
440 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,221
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-22 over Branch in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 12,221 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,567 by 2040. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-22
CrossesBranch
Location0.5 MI S AL-19
RouteInterstate 22
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.14053, -88.05869
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,221 (2020)
Projected traffic16,567 by 2040
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$37.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-22 over Branch 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 I-22 over Branch carry?

About 12,221 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over Branch?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-22 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.