US Bridges

Mays RD Cr-E over I-22

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 45.3 MP on I-22/MAYS RD · Structure no. 017973

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
368 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mays RD Cr-E over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mays RD Cr-E over I-22 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMays RD Cr-E
CrossesI-22
Location45.3 MP on I-22/MAYS RD
RouteCounty Highway 0E
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.9264, -87.52662
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2040
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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mays RD Cr-E over I-22 built?

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

What condition is Mays RD Cr-E 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mays RD Cr-E over I-22 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mays RD Cr-E over I-22?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mays RD Cr-E over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.