Ripley Road over I-22
GoodWalker County, Alabama · 51.3 MP on I-22/RIPLEY · Structure no. 016597
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 336 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 831
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ripley Road over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ripley 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 831 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ripley Road over I-22 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ripley 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 Ripley Road over I-22 carry?
About 831 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ripley Road over I-22?
The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ripley Road over I-22?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.