US Bridges

Byler RD CR-1 over I-22

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 40.2 on I-22/BYLER RD · Structure no. 017976

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
359 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byler RD CR-1 over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Byler RD CR-1 over I-22 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesByler RD CR-1
CrossesI-22
Location40.2 on I-22/BYLER RD
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.94949, -87.60685
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Byler RD CR-1 over I-22 built?

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

What condition is Byler RD CR-1 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Byler RD CR-1 over I-22 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Byler RD CR-1 over I-22?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Byler RD CR-1 over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.