US Bridges

CO 103-SILVER Run over I-20

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 2.0 MI E Exit 179 · Structure no. 009234

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,623
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 103-SILVER Run over I-20 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO 103-SILVER Run over I-20 in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,623 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,272 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 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 103-SILVER Run
CrossesI-20
Location2.0 MI E Exit 179
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5848, -85.88946
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,623 (2022)
Projected traffic2,272 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 103-SILVER Run over I-20 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 103-SILVER Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CO 103-SILVER Run over I-20 carry?

About 1,623 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO 103-SILVER Run over I-20?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO 103-SILVER Run over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.