US Bridges

Reed Road over I-22

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 74.3 MP on I-22/REED RD · Structure no. 017786

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed Road over I-22 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reed Road over I-22 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesReed Road
CrossesI-22
Location74.3 MP on I-22/REED RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71305, -87.15446
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Reed Road over I-22 built?

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

What condition is Reed Road over I-22 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Reed Road over I-22 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Reed Road over I-22?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Reed Road over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.