US Bridges

I-22 over Little New River

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 2.85 Miles East of AL-129 · Structure no. 017223

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
673 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,834
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over Little New River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-22 over Little New River 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 25,987 by 2040. The structure is 673 ft (205 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesLittle New River
Location2.85 Miles East of AL-129
RouteInterstate 22
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.97364, -87.73292
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length673 ft (205 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,834 (2020)
Projected traffic25,987 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$6.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over Little New River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-22 over Little New River 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 Little New River carry?

About 12,834 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over Little New River?

The structure is 673 ft (205 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-22 over Little New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.