US Bridges

CR 20 over I-59 (mp 23.5)

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 3 Mi. W. of Epes · Structure no. 011118

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
363 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,206
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20 over I-59 (mp 23.5) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 20 over I-59 (mp 23.5) in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 20,206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,310 by 2040. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 20
CrossesI-59 (mp 23.5)
Location3 Mi. W. of Epes
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.70106, -88.14246
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,206 (2013)
Projected traffic3,310 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 20 over I-59 (mp 23.5) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20 over I-59 (mp 23.5) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 20 over I-59 (mp 23.5) carry?

About 20,206 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 20 over I-59 (mp 23.5)?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20 over I-59 (mp 23.5)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.