US Bridges

I-22 over Paul Creek

Good

Walker County, Alabama · .6 MI W Blackwell RD · Structure no. 017252

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,698
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over Paul Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-22 over Paul Creek 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 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 20,698 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,690 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesPaul Creek
Location.6 MI W Blackwell RD
RouteInterstate 22
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.86351, -87.40415
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,698 (2020)
Projected traffic26,690 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over Paul Creek built?

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

What condition is I-22 over Paul 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 August 2023.

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

About 20,698 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over Paul Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns I-22 over Paul Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.