US Bridges

CR-38 over I-22

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 33.5 MP on I-22/CR-38 · Structure no. 017220

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
387 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-38 over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-38 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 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR-38
CrossesI-22
Location33.5 MP on I-22/CR-38
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.97117, -87.72222
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2020)
Projected traffic230 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-38 over I-22 built?

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

What condition is CR-38 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR-38 over I-22 carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR-38 over I-22?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR-38 over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.