US Bridges

SR 24 over SR 13

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · JCT SR 24 & SR 13 · Structure no. 016500

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

About this bridge

SR 24 over SR 13 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over SR 13 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 303 ft (92.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesSR 13
LocationJCT SR 24 & SR 13
RouteState Highway 24
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48969, -87.73192
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2024)
Projected traffic4,023 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over SR 13 built?

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

What condition is SR 24 over SR 13 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 SR 13 carry?

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

How long is SR 24 over SR 13?

The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over SR 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.