US Bridges

I-22 over Rabbit Branch

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · West of CR-11 · Structure no. 017848

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
767 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,713
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over Rabbit Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-22 over Rabbit Branch 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 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 14,713 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 767 ft (233.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesRabbit Branch
LocationWest of CR-11
RouteInterstate 22
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.912, -87.5048
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length767 ft (233.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,713 (2020)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$7.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over Rabbit Branch built?

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

What condition is I-22 over Rabbit Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-22 over Rabbit Branch carry?

About 14,713 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over Rabbit Branch?

The structure is 767 ft (233.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-22 over Rabbit Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.