US Bridges

CO207(EXIT165) over I-20

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 2.2 MI W JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 007852

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,409
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO207(EXIT165) over I-20 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO207(EXIT165) over I-20 in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8,409 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,773 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO207(EXIT165)
CrossesI-20
Location2.2 MI W JCT SR 77
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.59127, -86.16193
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
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,409 (2023)
Projected traffic11,773 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO207(EXIT165) over I-20 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO207(EXIT165) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO207(EXIT165) over I-20 carry?

About 8,409 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO207(EXIT165) over I-20?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO207(EXIT165) over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.