US Bridges

I-20 over Cane Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Alabama · 4 MI E JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 010178

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
435 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,848
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over Cane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over Cane Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 20,848 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,187 by 2043. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-20
CrossesCane Creek
Location4 MI E JCT SR 9
RouteInterstate 20
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63681, -85.53047
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,848 (2023)
Projected traffic29,187 by 2043
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 over Cane 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-20 over Cane Creek carry?

About 20,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.