US Bridges

County Road 20 over Judy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-32 T-6-N R-25-E · Structure no. 008732

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over Judy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 20 over Judy Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 465 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 691 by 2034. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20
CrossesJudy Creek
LocationSEC-32 T-6-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.44452, -85.56517
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2000)
Projected traffic691 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 20 over Judy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 20 over Judy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 20 over Judy Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 20 over Judy Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 over Judy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.