US Bridges

I20 over Co. Line Road West

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · .5 MI W Exit 79 · Structure no. 019921

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,460
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I20 over Co. Line Road West is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I20 over Co. Line Road West in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42,460 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,444 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI20
CrossesCo. Line Road West
Location.5 MI W Exit 79
RouteInterstate 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58279, -85.93503
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,460 (2022)
Projected traffic59,444 by 2042
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$7.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I20 over Co. Line Road West built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I20 over Co. Line Road West in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I20 over Co. Line Road West carry?

About 42,460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I20 over Co. Line Road West?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns I20 over Co. Line Road West?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.