US Bridges

Reeder Road over I-22

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 80.4 MP on I-22/REEDER RD · Structure no. 018272

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
358 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,265
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeder Road over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reeder 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,265 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesReeder Road
CrossesI-22
Location80.4 MP on I-22/REEDER RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.66525, -87.05798
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,265 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Reeder Road over I-22 built?

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

What condition is Reeder Road over I-22 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Reeder Road over I-22 carry?

About 1,265 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Reeder Road over I-22?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Reeder Road over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.