US Bridges

Future AL-102 over I-22

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 53.6 MP on I-22/AL-102 · Structure no. 017251

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,218
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Future AL-102 over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Future AL-102 over I-22 in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,218 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,933 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesFuture AL-102
CrossesI-22
Location53.6 MP on I-22/AL-102
RouteState Highway 102
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8636, -87.41347
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,218 (2020)
Projected traffic2,933 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Future AL-102 over I-22 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Future AL-102 over I-22 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Future AL-102 over I-22 carry?

About 1,218 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Future AL-102 over I-22?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Future AL-102 over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.