US Bridges

SR 24 over Branch

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 4.9 MI E JCT SR 243 · Structure no. 000401

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
438
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 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 793 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesBranch
Location4.9 MI E JCT SR 243
RouteCounty Highway 724
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.4817, -87.63449
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2005)
Projected traffic793 by 2035
Trucks12%
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$432,000 (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 438 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.