US Bridges

I-22 over Mulberry Fork Warrior

Good

Walker County, Alabama · Barney Beach · Structure no. 017788

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,592
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over Mulberry Fork Warrior is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-22 over Mulberry Fork Warrior in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 22,592 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2041. The structure is 1,240 ft (378 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesMulberry Fork Warrior
LocationBarney Beach
RouteInterstate 22
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.70926, -87.14722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,240 ft (378 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,592 (2020)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over Mulberry Fork Warrior built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-22 over Mulberry Fork Warrior 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-22 over Mulberry Fork Warrior carry?

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

How long is I-22 over Mulberry Fork Warrior?

The structure is 1,240 ft (378 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-22 over Mulberry Fork Warrior?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.