US Bridges

Dogtown RD CR-63 over I-22

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 43.6 MP on I-22/DOGTOWN · Structure no. 017974

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
454 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogtown RD CR-63 over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dogtown RD CR-63 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDogtown RD CR-63
CrossesI-22
Location43.6 MP on I-22/DOGTOWN
RouteCounty Highway 63
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93786, -87.55046
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length454 ft (138.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dogtown RD CR-63 over I-22 built?

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

What condition is Dogtown RD CR-63 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 Dogtown RD CR-63 over I-22 carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dogtown RD CR-63 over I-22?

The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Dogtown RD CR-63 over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.