US Bridges

I20 over Snow Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · .3 MI E JCT SR21 · Structure no. 020128

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
37,868
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I20 over Snow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I20 over Snow Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37,868 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,015 by 2042. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI20
CrossesSnow Creek
Location.3 MI E JCT SR21
RouteInterstate 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60509, -85.82563
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,868 (2022)
Projected traffic53,015 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I20 over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I20 over Snow Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I20 over Snow Creek carry?

About 37,868 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I20 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I20 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.