I-22 over Clifty Branch
GoodWalker County, Alabama · I-22 @ Clifty Branch · Structure no. 017688
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 720 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,713
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-22 over Clifty Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-22 over Clifty Branch 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 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 14,713 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Clifty Branch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-22 over Clifty Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I-22 over Clifty Branch carry?
About 14,713 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is I-22 over Clifty Branch?
The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-22 over Clifty Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.