US Bridges

CO RD 62 over I-20

Fair

Cleburne County, Alabama · 2.4 MI E JCT Al 46 · Structure no. 010462

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 62 over I-20 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 62 over I-20 in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 62
CrossesI-20
Location2.4 MI E JCT Al 46
RouteCounty Highway 62
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6449, -85.46142
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 62 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 62 over I-20 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 CO RD 62 over I-20 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 62 over I-20?

The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 62 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.