US Bridges

County Road 24 over Claybank Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-27 T-4-N R-23-E · Structure no. 009678

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,406
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Claybank Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 24 over Claybank 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 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 1,406 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,089 by 2034. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesClaybank Creek
LocationSEC-27 T-4-N R-23-E
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.28537, -85.73875
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,406 (2006)
Projected traffic2,089 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Claybank Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 24 over Claybank 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 2023.

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

About 1,406 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Claybank Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Claybank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.