US Bridges

Co. Rd. 20 over North Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · W. Ofn. Creek Church · Structure no. 003701

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 20 over North Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 20 over North Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 20
CrossesNorth Creek
LocationW. Ofn. Creek Church
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.09644, -86.42134
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (1994)
Projected traffic351 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$646,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 20 over North Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 20 over North 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 Co. Rd. 20 over North Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 20 over North Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 20 over North Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.