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CO HWY 24 over Snell Bridge Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-28 T-4-N R-23-E · Structure no. 009677

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,406
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 24 over Snell Bridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO HWY 24 over Snell Bridge Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 1,406 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,089 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO HWY 24
CrossesSnell Bridge Creek
LocationSEC-28 T-4-N R-23-E
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.28545, -85.75151
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,406 (2006)
Projected traffic2,089 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$733,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO HWY 24 over Snell Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 24 over Snell Bridge 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO HWY 24 over Snell Bridge Creek carry?

About 1,406 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 24 over Snell Bridge Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO HWY 24 over Snell Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.