US Bridges

I-22 over Indian Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · .25 MI E. Smith Cem RD · Structure no. 019001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,713
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-22 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-22 over Indian Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 14,713 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,602 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 999 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-22
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.25 MI E. Smith Cem RD
RouteInterstate 22
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.90345, -87.48768
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width999 ft (304.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,713 (2020)
Projected traffic18,602 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-22 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-22 over Indian Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-22 over Indian Creek carry?

About 14,713 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-22 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 999 ft wide.

Who owns I-22 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.