US Bridges

SR 24 over Harris Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 3.6 M E JCT SR24 & SR243 · Structure no. 020548

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Harris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Harris Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,530 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,441 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesHarris Creek
Location3.6 M E JCT SR24 & SR243
RouteState Highway 24
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48961, -87.663
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,530 (2024)
Projected traffic5,441 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Harris 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 Harris Creek carry?

About 4,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Harris Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.