US Bridges

C0.RD. 20 over No Name Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · CR 20 · Structure no. 007953

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0.RD. 20 over No Name Creek is a concrete culvert carrying C0.RD. 20 over No Name Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC0.RD. 20
CrossesNo Name Creek
LocationCR 20
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.10476, -86.39763
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (1994)
Projected traffic344 by 2030
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$436,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C0.RD. 20 over No Name Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0.RD. 20 over No Name Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does C0.RD. 20 over No Name Creek carry?

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

How long is C0.RD. 20 over No Name Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns C0.RD. 20 over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.