US Bridges

CR24 Eas Rt 11 over Swift Creek

GoodPosted for load

Chilton County, Alabama · CR24 1.5M.W Bethsalm Ch · Structure no. 006111

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR24 Eas Rt 11 over Swift Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR24 Eas Rt 11 over Swift Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesCR24 Eas Rt 11
CrossesSwift Creek
LocationCR24 1.5M.W Bethsalm Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.72167, -86.69478
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1985)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR24 Eas Rt 11 over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR24 Eas Rt 11 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR24 Eas Rt 11 over Swift Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR24 Eas Rt 11 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR24 Eas Rt 11 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.