US Bridges

CR-11 over I-22

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 10.3 MP on I-22/CR-11 · Structure no. 014642

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
586
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-11 over I-22 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-11 over I-22 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 586 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2040. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-11
CrossesI-22
Location10.3 MP on I-22/CR-11
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.13083, -88.05828
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic586 (2020)
Projected traffic850 by 2040
Trucks3%
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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-11 over I-22 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 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 June 2024.

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

About 586 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR-11 over I-22?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 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.