I-22 over Cheatham Creek
GoodWalker County, Alabama · I-22 Cheatham Creek · Structure no. 016832
- 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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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.