US Bridges

SR 24 over Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 7.2 M E JCT SR24 & SR243 · Structure no. 018532

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Branch 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 3,980 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,780 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long.

CarriesSR 24
CrossesBranch
Location7.2 M E JCT SR24 & SR243
RouteState Highway 24
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48756, -87.59239
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length56 ft (17.1 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 traffic3,980 (2024)
Projected traffic4,780 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 24 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 3,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.