US Bridges

Whitehouse Road over I-22

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 65.3 MP on I-22/WHITEHOUS · Structure no. 016326

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitehouse Road over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitehouse Road over I-22 in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhitehouse Road
CrossesI-22
Location65.3 MP on I-22/WHITEHOUS
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80004, -87.25379
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks5%
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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitehouse Road over I-22 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitehouse Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Whitehouse Road over I-22 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whitehouse Road over I-22?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehouse Road over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.