CR # 424 over Snake Creek
PoorPosted for loadDallas County, Alabama · 0.6 MI S CR 4 · Structure no. 014685
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR # 424 over Snake Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR # 424 over Snake Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 105 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR # 424 over Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is CR # 424 over Snake Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does CR # 424 over Snake Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is CR # 424 over Snake Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR # 424 over Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.