US Bridges

I-22 over Cold Branch

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · .4 MI W. Blackwell RD · Structure no. 017253

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

About this bridge

I-22 over Cold Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-22 over Cold Branch 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 20,698 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,690 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesCold Branch
Location.4 MI W. Blackwell RD
RouteInterstate 22
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.86325, -87.40067
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 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 2040
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$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over Cold Branch built?

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

What condition is I-22 over Cold Branch 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 Cold Branch carry?

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

How long is I-22 over Cold Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns I-22 over Cold Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.