US Bridges

SR 24 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 2.2 M E JCT SR24 & SR187 · Structure no. 012372

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
478 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Cedar Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,660 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,597 by 2033. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.2 M E JCT SR24 & SR187
RouteState Highway 24
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48458, -87.82925
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length478 ft (145.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,660 (2024)
Projected traffic5,597 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.