US Bridges

CO RD 66 over I-20

Fair

Cleburne County, Alabama · 7.2 MI E JCT Al 46 · Structure no. 010860

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 66 over I-20 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 66 over I-20 in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 938 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 66
CrossesI-20
Location7.2 MI E JCT Al 46
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6636, -85.38373
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2022)
Projected traffic938 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 66 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 66 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 66 over I-20 carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 66 over I-20?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 66 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.