US Bridges

CR-20 over I-20/59

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · CR-20 MP 32.8 · Structure no. 009513

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,333
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-20 over I-20/59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR-20 over I-20/59 in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,333 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,007 by 2041. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR-20
CrossesI-20/59
LocationCR-20 MP 32.8
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.79662, -88.03285
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,333 (2020)
Projected traffic1,007 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,333 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.