US Bridges

SR 24 over Mud Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 6.9 M W JCT SR24 & SR101 · Structure no. 018531

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Mud Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,520 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,429 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesMud Creek
Location6.9 M W JCT SR24 & SR101
RouteState Highway 24
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48689, -87.55442
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,520 (2024)
Projected traffic5,429 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Mud 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Mud Creek carry?

About 4,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.