US Bridges

I-22 over Dougan Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 0.9 MI E of US-43 · Structure no. 016059

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,178
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over Dougan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-22 over Dougan Creek 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 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 12,178 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,287 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesDougan Creek
Location0.9 MI E of US-43
RouteInterstate 22
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.06797, -87.96122
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,178 (2020)
Projected traffic20,287 by 2040
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over Dougan Creek built?

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

What condition is I-22 over Dougan Creek 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 Dougan Creek carry?

About 12,178 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over Dougan Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-22 over Dougan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.