CO RD 24 over Scarham Creek
FairDeKalb County, Alabama · 3 MI W Al 68 T8SR6E · Structure no. 009087
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 276
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 24 over Scarham Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 24 over Scarham Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 CO RD 24 over Scarham Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 24 over Scarham 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 24 over Scarham Creek carry?
About 276 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 24 over Scarham Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 24 over Scarham Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.