US Bridges

Berryhill Road over I-22

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 16.6 MP on I-22/BERRYHILL · Structure no. 014648

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berryhill Road over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berryhill Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2040. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBerryhill Road
CrossesI-22
Location16.6 MP on I-22/BERRYHILL
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.07225, -87.98139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic195 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Berryhill Road over I-22 built?

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

What condition is Berryhill Road over I-22 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Berryhill Road over I-22 carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Berryhill Road over I-22?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Berryhill Road over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.