I-22 over Gulf Branch
GoodMarion County, Alabama · 3.2 Mi. E of AL-233 · Structure no. 017633
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 562 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 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 13,401 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,501 by 2040. The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 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 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 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 562 ft (171.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-22 over Gulf Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.