US Bridges

I-22 over Cane Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W Moon Road · Structure no. 016902

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,665
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-22 over Cane 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,665 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,561 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesCane Creek
Location0.2 MI W Moon Road
RouteInterstate 22
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84188, -87.33389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,665 (2020)
Projected traffic18,561 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is I-22 over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

About 16,665 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-22 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.