US Bridges

CR-131 over I-20/59

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · CR-131 MP 39.1 · Structure no. 008964

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,251
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-131 over I-20/59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR-131 over I-20/59 in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,251 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-131
CrossesI-20/59
LocationCR-131 MP 39.1
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.85278, -87.94483
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,251 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-131 over I-20/59 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-131 over I-20/59 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR-131 over I-20/59 carry?

About 1,251 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR-131 over I-20/59?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR-131 over I-20/59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.