US Bridges

I - 20 over Pleasant Valley Drive

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · 1.8 Mi. E. US 231 · Structure no. 015325

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 20 over Pleasant Valley Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 20 over Pleasant Valley Drive in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 43,320 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,338 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesI - 20
CrossesPleasant Valley Drive
Location1.8 Mi. E. US 231
RouteInterstate 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60787, -86.25413
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,320 (2024)
Projected traffic52,338 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 20 over Pleasant Valley Drive built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is I - 20 over Pleasant Valley Drive 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I - 20 over Pleasant Valley Drive carry?

About 43,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I - 20 over Pleasant Valley Drive?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I - 20 over Pleasant Valley Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.