US Bridges

I-22 over Gulf Branch

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 3.2 Mi. E of AL-233 · Structure no. 017632

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
567 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,401
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over Gulf Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-22 over Gulf Branch in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,401 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,501 by 2040. The structure is 567 ft (172.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesGulf Branch
Location3.2 Mi. E of AL-233
RouteInterstate 22
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.95725, -87.65103
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length567 ft (172.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,401 (2020)
Projected traffic22,501 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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$5.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over Gulf Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-22 over Gulf Branch 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 Gulf Branch carry?

About 13,401 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over Gulf Branch?

The structure is 567 ft (172.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-22 over Gulf Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.