US Bridges

I-20/59 over Agr Railroad

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · Agr RR · Structure no. 010669

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,594
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20/59 over Agr Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20/59 over Agr Railroad in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 18,594 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,652 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-20/59
CrossesAgr Railroad
LocationAgr RR
RouteInterstate 59
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.78923, -88.0405
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,594 (2020)
Projected traffic13,652 by 2041
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20/59 over Agr Railroad built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20/59 over Agr Railroad 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 I-20/59 over Agr Railroad carry?

About 18,594 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I-20/59 over Agr Railroad?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-20/59 over Agr Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.