US Bridges

CO Rt 20 over Murder Creek

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 2MI West Evergreen · Structure no. 009340

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
340 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 20 over Murder Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 20 over Murder Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2034. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 20
CrossesMurder Creek
Location2MI West Evergreen
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.44627, -87.02202
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1995)
Projected traffic819 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 20 over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 20 over Murder 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 20 over Murder Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 20 over Murder Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 20 over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.