US Bridges

SR 24 over Cedar Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 2.2 M E JCT SR24 & SR187 · Structure no. 019547

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
510 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Cedar Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,530 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,010 by 2030. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.2 M E JCT SR24 & SR187
RouteState Highway 24
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48439, -87.82914
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,530 (2024)
Projected traffic11,010 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 5,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.