US Bridges

SR 24 over Lick Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 1.8 M W JCT SR24 & SR187 · Structure no. 012564

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Lick Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,087 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesLick Creek
Location1.8 M W JCT SR24 & SR187
RouteState Highway 24
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48364, -87.89569
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,570 (2024)
Projected traffic3,087 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Lick Creek carry?

About 2,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.