CO RD 20 over Trussell Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreene County, Alabama · 2.9 MI SE Mt Hebron · Structure no. 004590
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 284 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 20 over Trussell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 20 over Trussell Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 75% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 20 over Trussell Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 20 over Trussell Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 20 over Trussell Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 75% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 20 over Trussell Creek?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 20 over Trussell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.