US Bridges

I-22 over AL-69

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · M.P. 61 on I-22 · Structure no. 017036

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,526
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over AL-69 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-22 over AL-69 in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 18,526 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,337 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesAL-69
LocationM.P. 61 on I-22
RouteInterstate 22
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81944, -87.31288
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,526 (2020)
Projected traffic10,337 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over AL-69 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-22 over AL-69 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-22 over AL-69 carry?

About 18,526 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over AL-69?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-22 over AL-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.