US Bridges

AL-233 over I-22

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 34.5 MP on I-22/AL-233 · Structure no. 017219

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
374 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-233 over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-233 over I-22 in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2041. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesAL-233
CrossesI-22
Location34.5 MP on I-22/AL-233
RouteState Highway 233
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.96661, -87.70528
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic781 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$5.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-233 over I-22 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-233 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does AL-233 over I-22 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is AL-233 over I-22?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns AL-233 over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.