US Bridges

SR 24 over Bear Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 1.5 M E JCT SR 24 & SR 19 · Structure no. 019161

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
455 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,335
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Bear Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,335 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,804 by 2033. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.5 M E JCT SR 24 & SR 19
RouteState Highway 24
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.44395, -88.11486
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,335 (2024)
Projected traffic2,804 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Bear 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.