US Bridges

I-22 over Trib of Mill Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · .8 MI E Dogtown RD · Structure no. 017810

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,401
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over Trib of Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-22 over Trib of Mill 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 13,401 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,900 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long.

CarriesI-22
CrossesTrib of Mill Creek
Location.8 MI E Dogtown RD
RouteInterstate 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93391, -87.53805
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,401 (2020)
Projected traffic18,900 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over Trib of Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is I-22 over Trib of Mill 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 Trib of Mill Creek carry?

About 13,401 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over Trib of Mill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-22 over Trib of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.