US Bridges

CO RD 20 over Taylor Ck

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 3.0 MI N Watsonia · Structure no. 011995

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
205 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
341
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 20 over Taylor Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 20 over Taylor Ck in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 341 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2031. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO RD 20
CrossesTaylor Ck
Location3.0 MI N Watsonia
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.71333, -87.97
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (1995)
Projected traffic390 by 2031
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 20 over Taylor Ck built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 20 over Taylor Ck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 20 over Taylor Ck carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 20 over Taylor Ck?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 20 over Taylor Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.