SR 24 over Little Bear Creek
FairFranklin County, Alabama · 9.6 MI E Al & Ms ST Line · Structure no. 019545
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,069
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 24 over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Little Bear Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,052 by 2036. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 24 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 24 over Little 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 Little Bear Creek carry?
About 2,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SR 24 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 24 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.