US Bridges

CO 97/AIRPORT Rd. over I-20

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 5.0 MI E JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 008542

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
596
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 97/AIRPORT Rd. over I-20 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO 97/AIRPORT Rd. over I-20 in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 596 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 97/AIRPORT Rd.
CrossesI-20
Location5.0 MI E JCT SR 77
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58456, -86.03936
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 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 width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2021)
Projected traffic834 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 97/AIRPORT Rd. over I-20 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 97/AIRPORT 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO 97/AIRPORT Rd. over I-20 carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO 97/AIRPORT Rd. 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 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO 97/AIRPORT Rd. over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.