US Bridges

CR-170 over I-20/59

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · CR-170 MP 43.3 · Structure no. 008965

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-170 over I-20/59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR-170 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2040. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR-170
CrossesI-20/59
LocationCR-170 MP 43.3
RouteCounty Highway 170
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.89755, -87.89703
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 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 traffic126 (2020)
Projected traffic683 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-170 over I-20/59 built?

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

What condition is CR-170 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-170 over I-20/59 carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR-170 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-170 over I-20/59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.