US Bridges

CR-74 over I-22

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 22 MP on I-22/CR-74 · Structure no. 015725

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-74 over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-74 over I-22 in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR-74
CrossesI-22
Location22 MP on I-22/CR-74
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.04399, -87.89718
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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks8%
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-74 over I-22 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-74 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR-74 over I-22 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR-74 over I-22?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-74 over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.