US Bridges

CR-22 over I-22

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 69.6 MP on I-22/OLD Cordo · Structure no. 018172

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
455 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-22 over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-22 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, projected to reach 1,000 by 2041. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR-22
CrossesI-22
Location69.6 MP on I-22/OLD Cordo
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.75025, -87.2035
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2004)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2041
Trucks0%
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$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-22 over I-22 built?

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

What condition is CR-22 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 CR-22 over I-22 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is CR-22 over I-22?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR-22 over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.