US Bridges

I-22 over Frog Auge Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · .3 MI S Cordova Exit · Structure no. 017726

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,138
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over Frog Auge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-22 over Frog Auge Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 24,138 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 999 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesFrog Auge Creek
Location.3 MI S Cordova Exit
RouteInterstate 22
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.73324, -87.19537
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 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 traffic24,138 (2020)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over Frog Auge Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-22 over Frog Auge 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 Frog Auge Creek carry?

About 24,138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over Frog Auge Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 999 ft wide.

Who owns I-22 over Frog Auge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.