US Bridges

County Road 20 over Lindsy Creek

FairPosted for load

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.8 MI W of County 53 · Structure no. 005189

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over Lindsy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 20 over Lindsy Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 224 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2036. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20
CrossesLindsy Creek
Location0.8 MI W of County 53
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.75222, -85.449
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2016)
Projected traffic275 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 20 over Lindsy Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 20 over Lindsy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 20 over Lindsy Creek carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 20 over Lindsy Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 over Lindsy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.