US Bridges

CO RD 20 over Boligee Canal

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 1.0 MI N US 11 · Structure no. 009655

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
374 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
630
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 20 over Boligee Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 20 over Boligee Canal 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2034. The structure is 374 ft (114 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
CrossesBoligee Canal
Location1.0 MI N US 11
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.76167, -88.02
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 15
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 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 2034
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 20 over Boligee Canal built?

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

What condition is CO RD 20 over Boligee Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 20 over Boligee Canal carry?

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

How long is CO RD 20 over Boligee Canal?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 20 over Boligee Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.