I-22 over Burnt Caine Creek
FairWalker County, Alabama · 1MI West of Cr- 81 · Structure no. 017422
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 540 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,062
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-22 over Burnt Caine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-22 over Burnt Caine Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 25,062 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,196 by 2040. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-22 over Burnt Caine Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-22 over Burnt Caine 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I-22 over Burnt Caine Creek carry?
About 25,062 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-22 over Burnt Caine Creek?
The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I-22 over Burnt Caine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.