US Bridges

CO Rt 20 over Paint Rock River

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E JCT SR 65 · Structure no. 011418

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 20 over Paint Rock River is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 20 over Paint Rock River in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2038. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 20
CrossesPaint Rock River
Location0.7 MI E JCT SR 65
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75326, -86.2342
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1989)
Projected traffic125 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 20 over Paint Rock River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 20 over Paint Rock River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 20 over Paint Rock River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CO Rt 20 over Paint Rock River?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 20 over Paint Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.