US Bridges

CO RD 20 over Buck Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · CO RD 43 to CO RD 55 · Structure no. 009656

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 20 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 20 over Buck Creek in Houston 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 20
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationCO RD 43 to CO RD 55
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12398, -85.33226
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (1993)
Projected traffic550 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$279,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 20 over Buck Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 20 over Buck Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 20 over Buck Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 20 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 20 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.