US Bridges

CR-217 over I-20/59

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · CR-217 MP 49.9 · Structure no. 008969

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-217 over I-20/59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR-217 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-217
CrossesI-20/59
LocationCR-217 MP 49.9
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.9638, -87.81782
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2020)
Projected traffic428 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-217 over I-20/59 built?

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

What condition is CR-217 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR-217 over I-20/59 carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-217 over I-20/59?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR-217 over I-20/59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.