US Bridges

CR-68 over I-22

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 28.3 MP on I-22/CR-68 · Structure no. 017205

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-68 over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-68 over I-22 in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2041. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR-68
CrossesI-22
Location28.3 MP on I-22/CR-68
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99803, -87.80572
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2041
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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-68 over I-22 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-68 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR-68 over I-22 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR-68 over I-22?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR-68 over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.