US Bridges

Windmill Rd. CR20 over Polecat Creek Tributary

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 2.5M.EAST.HALE.CO. Line. · Structure no. 012943

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windmill Rd. CR20 over Polecat Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Windmill Rd. CR20 over Polecat Creek Tributary in Perry 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWindmill Rd. CR20
CrossesPolecat Creek Tributary
Location2.5M.EAST.HALE.CO. Line.
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.58308, -87.48025
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1993)
Projected traffic170 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$301,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Windmill Rd. CR20 over Polecat Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windmill Rd. CR20 over Polecat Creek Tributary 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Windmill Rd. CR20 over Polecat Creek Tributary carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Windmill Rd. CR20 over Polecat Creek Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Windmill Rd. CR20 over Polecat Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.