US Bridges

Co. Rd. 20 over N. Fork Buxahatchee Cr.

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · .3 MI W. Jct. Al. 25 · Structure no. 017876

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
768
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 20 over N. Fork Buxahatchee Cr. is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 20 over N. Fork Buxahatchee Cr. in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 768 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,396 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 20
CrossesN. Fork Buxahatchee Cr.
Location.3 MI W. Jct. Al. 25
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.09511, -86.76207
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic768 (2024)
Projected traffic1,396 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 20 over N. Fork Buxahatchee Cr. built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 20 over N. Fork Buxahatchee Cr. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 20 over N. Fork Buxahatchee Cr. carry?

About 768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 20 over N. Fork Buxahatchee Cr.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 20 over N. Fork Buxahatchee Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.