US Bridges

CO RD 20 over Trib Escatawpa River

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · 0.9MI W US 45 · Structure no. 016997

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 20 over Trib Escatawpa River is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 20 over Trib Escatawpa River in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 20
CrossesTrib Escatawpa River
Location0.9MI W US 45
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.29749, -88.37845
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1997)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$316,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 20 over Trib Escatawpa River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 20 over Trib Escatawpa River 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 20 over Trib Escatawpa River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 20 over Trib Escatawpa River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 20 over Trib Escatawpa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.