US Bridges

SR 24 over Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 1.7 M W JCT SR24 & SR187 · Structure no. 012565

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Stream in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,087 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesStream
Location1.7 M W JCT SR24 & SR187
RouteState Highway 24
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48306, -87.89394
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 24 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

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

How long is SR 24 over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.