US Bridges

CR-208 over I-20/59

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · CR-208 MP 45.4 · Structure no. 008967

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,573
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-208 over I-20/59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR-208 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 6 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 2,573 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,039 by 2028. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCR-208
CrossesI-20/59
LocationCR-208 MP 45.4
RouteCounty Highway 208
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.91592, -87.87057
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,573 (2020)
Projected traffic1,039 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-208 over I-20/59 built?

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

What condition is CR-208 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR-208 over I-20/59 carry?

About 2,573 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR-208 over I-20/59?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR-208 over I-20/59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.