US Bridges

SR 24 over Bear Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 1.5 M E JCT SR 24 & SR 19 · Structure no. 012003

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
440 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,335
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Bear Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,335 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,804 by 2033. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.5 M E JCT SR 24 & SR 19
RouteState Highway 24
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.44415, -88.11495
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,335 (2024)
Projected traffic2,804 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
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$4.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Bear 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.