US Bridges

CO.RD.24 over Swift Creek

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · 1-MI-EAST Billingsley · Structure no. 010331

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.24 over Swift Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.24 over Swift Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 796 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO.RD.24
CrossesSwift Creek
Location1-MI-EAST Billingsley
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67053, -86.67983
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2009)
Projected traffic796 by 2029
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$546,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.24 over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.24 over Swift Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.24 over Swift Creek carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.24 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.24 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.