US Bridges

SR 24 over Piney Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 1.4 M E JCT SR24 & SR187 · Structure no. 012567

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Piney Creek 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 3,510 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,216 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesPiney Creek
Location1.4 M E JCT SR24 & SR187
RouteState Highway 24
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48103, -87.84097
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,510 (2024)
Projected traffic4,216 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Piney Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 24 over Piney 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 Piney Creek carry?

About 3,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.