US Bridges

FAS 08 C.R.20 over Trib.Washington Crk

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 8M East Hale CO Lin E · Structure no. 009659

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 08 C.R.20 over Trib.Washington Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 08 C.R.20 over Trib.Washington Crk in Perry 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 08 C.R.20
CrossesTrib.Washington Crk
Location8M East Hale CO Lin E
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.61667, -87.38333
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (1993)
Projected traffic350 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 08 C.R.20 over Trib.Washington Crk built?

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

What condition is FAS 08 C.R.20 over Trib.Washington Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 08 C.R.20 over Trib.Washington Crk carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 08 C.R.20 over Trib.Washington Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 08 C.R.20 over Trib.Washington Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.