US Bridges

CO 24 over Chulafinnee Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Alabama · CO 24 Chulafinnee Creek · Structure no. 013935

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
858
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 24 over Chulafinnee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO 24 over Chulafinnee Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 858 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 24
CrossesChulafinnee Creek
LocationCO 24 Chulafinnee Creek
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54792, -85.69247
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic858 (2004)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$692,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 24 over Chulafinnee Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 24 over Chulafinnee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO 24 over Chulafinnee Creek carry?

About 858 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO 24 over Chulafinnee Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CO 24 over Chulafinnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.