I-22 over Clifty Creek
FairMarion County, Alabama · 2.14 Miles East of AL-129 · Structure no. 017222
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 748 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,834
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-22 over Clifty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-22 over Clifty Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 12,834 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2040. The structure is 748 ft (228 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-22 over Clifty Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-22 over Clifty 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-22 over Clifty Creek carry?
About 12,834 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I-22 over Clifty Creek?
The structure is 748 ft (228 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-22 over Clifty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.