US Bridges

I-22 over NS Railroad

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · Cordova · Structure no. 017781

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
862 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,592
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-22 over NS Railroad 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 22,592 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2041. The structure is 862 ft (262.7 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationCordova
RouteInterstate 22
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7589, -87.2058
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length862 ft (262.7 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck76 ft (23.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,592 (2020)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over NS Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-22 over NS Railroad 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 NS Railroad carry?

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

How long is I-22 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 862 ft (262.7 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-22 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.