US Bridges

Cr. 24 over No Name Branch

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi.E.Hopewell Church · Structure no. 014220

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 24 over No Name Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 24 over No Name Branch in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 24
CrossesNo Name Branch
Location1.0 Mi.E.Hopewell Church
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.68708, -86.62372
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$375,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 24 over No Name Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 24 over No Name Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cr. 24 over No Name Branch carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 24 over No Name Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cr. 24 over No Name Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.