US Bridges

County Road 24 over Magnolia River

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.9 Mi. W. of Al. Hwy. 59 · Structure no. 016192

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,759
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Magnolia River is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 24 over Magnolia River in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,759 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,127 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesMagnolia River
Location0.9 Mi. W. of Al. Hwy. 59
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.43603, -87.69873
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,759 (2023)
Projected traffic3,127 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$727,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Magnolia River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Magnolia River 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 County Road 24 over Magnolia River carry?

About 1,759 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Magnolia River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Magnolia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.