US Bridges

AL-7 over I-20/59

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · AL-7 MP 52.3 · Structure no. 009057

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,088
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-7 over I-20/59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying AL-7 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 2,088 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,585 by 2033. The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesAL-7
CrossesI-20/59
LocationAL-7 MP 52.3
RouteU.S. Route 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.98627, -87.78928
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,088 (2020)
Projected traffic1,585 by 2033
Trucks9%
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-7 over I-20/59 built?

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

What condition is AL-7 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 AL-7 over I-20/59 carry?

About 2,088 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is AL-7 over I-20/59?

The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns AL-7 over I-20/59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.