US Bridges

CR-20 over Escatawpa River

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · Escatawpa · Structure no. 020903

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-20 over Escatawpa River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-20 over Escatawpa River in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR-20
CrossesEscatawpa River
LocationEscatawpa
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.28711, -88.38932
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2016)
Projected traffic187 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-20 over Escatawpa River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-20 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR-20 over Escatawpa River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR-20 over Escatawpa River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-20 over Escatawpa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.