US Bridges

East Lake RD over I-22

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 66.5 MP on I-22/WHITEHOU · Structure no. 018173

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,167
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Lake RD over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Lake RD 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 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Lake RD
CrossesI-22
Location66.5 MP on I-22/WHITEHOU
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.78932, -87.22167
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2020)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks10%
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Lake RD over I-22 built?

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

What condition is East Lake RD 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 East Lake RD over I-22 carry?

About 1,167 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Lake RD over I-22?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East Lake RD over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.