US Bridges

County Road 24 over Pineywoods Creek

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · 3 Mi. East of U.S.Hwy. 31 · Structure no. 018240

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Pineywoods Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 24 over Pineywoods Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2033. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesPineywoods Creek
Location3 Mi. East of U.S.Hwy. 31
RouteCounty Highway 240
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.44726, -86.75753
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2002)
Projected traffic540 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Pineywoods Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Pineywoods 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over Pineywoods Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Pineywoods Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Pineywoods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.