US Bridges

SR 24 over City Street

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.3 M W JCT SR 24 & SR 13 · Structure no. 011421

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over City Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over City Street in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,023 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesCity Street
Location0.3 M W JCT SR 24 & SR 13
RouteState Highway 24
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.49225, -87.73714
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2024)
Projected traffic4,023 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over City Street built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 24 over City Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over City Street carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over City Street?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over City Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.