US Bridges

CO RD 20 over Southern Railroad

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N. US 11 · Structure no. 009654

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 20 over Southern Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 20 over Southern Railroad 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2030. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 20
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location0.3 MI N. US 11
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.76833, -88.02333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (1995)
Projected traffic720 by 2030
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 20 over Southern Railroad built?

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

What condition is CO RD 20 over Southern Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 20 over Southern Railroad carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 20 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 20 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.