US Bridges

24 TH ST N over Village Ck

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 24th ST N * Village Creek · Structure no. 000097

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

24 TH ST N over Village Ck is a concrete slab carrying 24 TH ST N over Village Ck in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2036. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries24 TH ST N
CrossesVillage Ck
Location24th ST N * Village Creek
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54275, -86.81744
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2016)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 24 TH ST N over Village Ck built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24 TH ST N over Village Ck 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 24 TH ST N over Village Ck carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 24 TH ST N over Village Ck?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 24 TH ST N over Village Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.