US Bridges

CR 24 Cooper Ent over South Prong

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR 24 1M W of Cooper · Structure no. 005021

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
475
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 24 Cooper Ent over South Prong is a concrete culvert carrying CR 24 Cooper Ent over South Prong in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2029. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 24 Cooper Ent
CrossesSouth Prong
LocationCR 24 1M W of Cooper
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.76071, -86.57614
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (1985)
Projected traffic500 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$685,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 24 Cooper Ent over South Prong built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 24 Cooper Ent over South Prong 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 24 Cooper Ent over South Prong carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 24 Cooper Ent over South Prong?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 24 Cooper Ent over South Prong?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.