US Bridges

County Road 20 over Trib. to Burnt Corn Ck

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. W of Nichburg · Structure no. 017530

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
720
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over Trib. to Burnt Corn Ck is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 20 over Trib. to Burnt Corn Ck in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,237 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20
CrossesTrib. to Burnt Corn Ck
Location1.0 Mi. W of Nichburg
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.48491, -87.15711
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (1997)
Projected traffic1,237 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$631,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 20 over Trib. to Burnt Corn Ck built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 20 over Trib. to Burnt Corn Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 20 over Trib. to Burnt Corn Ck carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 20 over Trib. to Burnt Corn Ck?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 over Trib. to Burnt Corn Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.