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I-22 over Cheatham Creek

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Walker County, Alabama · I-22 over Cheatham Creek · Structure no. 016831

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,105
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over Cheatham Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-22 over Cheatham Creek 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 15,105 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,301 by 2041. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesCheatham Creek
LocationI-22 over Cheatham Creek
RouteInterstate 22
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.88508, -87.45019
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,105 (2020)
Projected traffic9,301 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
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$3.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over Cheatham Creek built?

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

What condition is I-22 over Cheatham Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-22 over Cheatham Creek carry?

About 15,105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over Cheatham Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-22 over Cheatham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.