US Bridges

SR 24 over Sloss Lake (pain Ck)

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 1.3 M E JCT SR 24 & SR 13 · Structure no. 016983

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,185
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Sloss Lake (pain Ck) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Sloss Lake (pain Ck) in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 3,185 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,825 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesSloss Lake (pain Ck)
Location1.3 M E JCT SR 24 & SR 13
RouteState Highway 24
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48356, -87.71228
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,185 (2024)
Projected traffic3,825 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Sloss Lake (pain Ck) built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Sloss Lake (pain Ck) 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 Sloss Lake (pain Ck) carry?

About 3,185 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Sloss Lake (pain Ck)?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over Sloss Lake (pain Ck)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.