US Bridges

SR 20 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.4 M N JCT SR 20 & SR 2 · Structure no. 005190

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
410 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,060
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Cypress Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 20 over Cypress Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 7,060 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,509 by 2033. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 20
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.4 M N JCT SR 20 & SR 2
RouteState Highway 20
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78576, -87.69602
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,060 (2024)
Projected traffic9,509 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 over Cypress 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 7,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.