US Bridges

Old Coal City RD over I - 20

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · CORD20*I-20 · Structure no. 007219

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Coal City RD over I - 20 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old Coal City RD over I - 20 in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Coal City RD
CrossesI - 20
LocationCORD20*I-20
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60684, -86.26584
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Coal City RD over I - 20 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Coal City RD over I - 20 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Coal City RD over I - 20 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Coal City RD over I - 20?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Coal City RD over I - 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.