US Bridges

Quinton Road over I-22

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 79.2 MP on I-22/QUINTON · Structure no. 018271

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
382 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,037
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quinton Road over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quinton Road 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 1,037 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesQuinton Road
CrossesI-22
Location79.2 MP on I-22/QUINTON
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67072, -87.07427
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Quinton Road over I-22 built?

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

What condition is Quinton Road 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 Quinton Road over I-22 carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Quinton Road over I-22?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Quinton Road over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.