US Bridges

County Road 20 over Bagwells Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · Sec 28 T5N R25E · Structure no. 016226

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over Bagwells Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 20 over Bagwells Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 9 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 691 by 2034. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 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
CrossesBagwells Creek
LocationSec 28 T5N R25E
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.37441, -85.55414
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 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
Trucks9%
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$620,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 20 over Bagwells Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 20 over Bagwells 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 January 2024.

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

About 465 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 20 over Bagwells Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 over Bagwells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.