US Bridges

County Road 24 over Five Runs Creek

FairPosted for load

Covington County, Alabama · Open Pond Road · Structure no. 006234

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Five Runs Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 24 over Five Runs Creek in Covington 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2030. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesFive Runs Creek
LocationOpen Pond Road
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.1066, -86.51736
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1994)
Projected traffic440 by 2030
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Five Runs Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 24 over Five Runs 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 County Road 24 over Five Runs Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Five Runs Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Five Runs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.