US Bridges

CO RD A24 over Lick Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 1.8 MI W JCT SR 187 · Structure no. 000570

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD A24 over Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD A24 over Lick Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD A24
CrossesLick Creek
Location1.8 MI W JCT SR 187
RouteCounty Highway 0A24
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48617, -87.89647
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1995)
Projected traffic482 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$473,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD A24 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD A24 over Lick 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD A24 over Lick Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD A24 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD A24 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.