US Bridges

SR 24 over Branch

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 4 MI E JCT SR 243 · Structure no. 000400

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,298
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Branch in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,298 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,351 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesBranch
Location4 MI E JCT SR 243
RouteCounty Highway 724
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48236, -87.66023
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,298 (2005)
Projected traffic2,351 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$207,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Branch 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 SR 24 over Branch carry?

About 1,298 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.