US Bridges

I-20 over Sunny Eve Road

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 4.6 MI E JCT SR 21 · Structure no. 009866

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,699
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over Sunny Eve Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-20 over Sunny Eve Road in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 22,699 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,778 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-20
CrossesSunny Eve Road
Location4.6 MI E JCT SR 21
RouteInterstate 20
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61269, -85.7515
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,699 (2022)
Projected traffic31,778 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over Sunny Eve Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 over Sunny Eve Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-20 over Sunny Eve Road carry?

About 22,699 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over Sunny Eve Road?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over Sunny Eve Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.