SR 24 over Little Bear Creek
FairFranklin County, Alabama · 9.6 MI E Al & Ms ST Line · Structure no. 013002
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,255
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 24 over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Little Bear Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,507 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 24 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 24 over Little 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 Little Bear Creek carry?
About 1,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SR 24 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 24 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.