US Bridges

CO RD 24 over Small Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 6.0 MI W Int Al 17 * 115 · Structure no. 012224

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
325
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 24 over Small Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 24 over Small Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCO RD 24
CrossesSmall Creek
Location6.0 MI W Int Al 17 * 115
RouteCounty Highway 151
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.12826, -88.31821
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (1996)
Projected traffic309 by 2040
Trucks8%
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$462,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 24 over Small Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 24 over Small Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 24 over Small Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 24 over Small Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 24 over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.