US Bridges

CR-55 over I-22

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 14.5 MP on I-22/ CR-55 · Structure no. 014647

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-55 over I-22 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-55 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2042. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR-55
CrossesI-22
Location14.5 MP on I-22/ CR-55
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.07925, -87.99664
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic1,025 by 2042
Trucks2%
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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-55 over I-22 built?

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

What condition is CR-55 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-55 over I-22 carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR-55 over I-22?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-55 over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.