US Bridges

CR-55 over I-20/59

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · CR-55 MP 54.2 NB · Structure no. 011075

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
304
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-55 over I-20/59 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-55 over I-20/59 in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-55
CrossesI-20/59
LocationCR-55 MP 54.2 NB
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.00393, -87.76463
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-55 over I-20/59 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-55 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR-55 over I-20/59 carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-55 over I-20/59?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR-55 over I-20/59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.