SR 20 over Burcham Creek
FairLauderdale County, Alabama · 4.6 M N JCT SR 20 & SR133 · Structure no. 012999
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,740
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 20 over Burcham Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 20 over Burcham Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 5,740 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,731 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 20 over Burcham Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 20 over Burcham 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 Burcham Creek carry?
About 5,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 20 over Burcham Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 20 over Burcham Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.