CO RD 24 over Spear Creek
PoorPosted for loadChoctaw County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W Int Al 17 * 151 · Structure no. 011004
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,725
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 24 over Spear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 24 over Spear Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 24 over Spear Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 24 over Spear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does CO RD 24 over Spear Creek carry?
About 1,725 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 24 over Spear Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 24 over Spear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.