US Bridges

Ripley Cut-Off RD over I-22

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 50.6 MP on I-22/RIPLEY · Structure no. 016596

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
338 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
831
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ripley Cut-Off RD over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ripley Cut-Off RD 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 831 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRipley Cut-Off RD
CrossesI-22
Location50.6 MP on I-22/RIPLEY
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.88939, -87.45259
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic831 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Ripley Cut-Off RD over I-22 built?

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

What condition is Ripley Cut-Off RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ripley Cut-Off RD over I-22 carry?

About 831 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ripley Cut-Off RD over I-22?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ripley Cut-Off RD over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.