US Bridges

SR 24 over Southern RR

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.2 M W JCT SR 24 & SR 13 · Structure no. 016498

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Southern RR in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,023 by 2033. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesSouthern RR
Location0.2 M W JCT SR 24 & SR 13
RouteState Highway 24
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.49164, -87.73525
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2024)
Projected traffic4,023 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Southern RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Southern RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Southern RR carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Southern RR?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.