US Bridges

CO RD 24 over Webb Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · US 84 to CO RD 4 · Structure no. 014884

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 24 over Webb Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 24 over Webb Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 24
CrossesWebb Creek
LocationUS 84 to CO RD 4
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12726, -85.2659
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (1993)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 24 over Webb Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 24 over Webb 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 24 over Webb Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 24 over Webb Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 24 over Webb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.