US Bridges

County Rd. 20 over Pine Barren Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · 5 Mi.East of 4POINTS · Structure no. 017640

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
280
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. 20 over Pine Barren Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Rd. 20 over Pine Barren Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2037. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. 20
CrossesPine Barren Creek
Location5 Mi.East of 4POINTS
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33905, -88.29537
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (1999)
Projected traffic490 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rd. 20 over Pine Barren Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. 20 over Pine Barren Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Rd. 20 over Pine Barren Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. 20 over Pine Barren Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. 20 over Pine Barren Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.