US Bridges

Cordova-Gorgas RD over I-22

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 72.7 MP on I-22/CORD/GOR · Structure no. 018738

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 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

Cordova-Gorgas RD over I-22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cordova-Gorgas RD over I-22 in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCordova-Gorgas RD
CrossesI-22
Location72.7 MP on I-22/CORD/GOR
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71896, -87.1807
Functional classUrban 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating57 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 width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2020)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cordova-Gorgas RD over I-22 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cordova-Gorgas 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cordova-Gorgas RD over I-22 carry?

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

How long is Cordova-Gorgas 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 57 ft wide.

Who owns Cordova-Gorgas RD over I-22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.