US Bridges

County Road 20 over W Choctawhatchee River

Good

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-28 T-5-N R-25-E · Structure no. 010952

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over W Choctawhatchee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 20 over W Choctawhatchee River in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 691 by 2034. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20
CrossesW Choctawhatchee River
LocationSEC-28 T-5-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.37291, -85.54453
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2000)
Projected traffic691 by 2034
Trucks7%
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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 20 over W Choctawhatchee River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 20 over W Choctawhatchee River 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 W Choctawhatchee River carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 20 over W Choctawhatchee River?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 over W Choctawhatchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.