US Bridges

I-22 over Trib to Barton Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · .6 MI W Reed RD · Structure no. 017685

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,592
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over Trib to Barton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-22 over Trib to Barton 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 22,592 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,766 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 999 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesTrib to Barton Creek
Location.6 MI W Reed RD
RouteInterstate 22
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71539, -87.16445
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width999 ft (304.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,592 (2020)
Projected traffic29,766 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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$5.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over Trib to Barton Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-22 over Trib to Barton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-22 over Trib to Barton Creek carry?

About 22,592 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over Trib to Barton Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 999 ft wide.

Who owns I-22 over Trib to Barton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.