US Bridges

County HWY 20 over Little Warrior River

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 5 1/2 MI SE of Oneonta · Structure no. 018299

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 20 over Little Warrior River is a concrete culvert carrying County HWY 20 over Little Warrior River in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 20
CrossesLittle Warrior River
Location5 1/2 MI SE of Oneonta
RouteCounty Highway 252
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.90577, -86.39414
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2025)
Projected traffic530 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$507,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 20 over Little Warrior River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 20 over Little Warrior River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County HWY 20 over Little Warrior River carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 20 over Little Warrior River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 20 over Little Warrior River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.