US Bridges

CO RD Rt 24 over Chisholm Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.6 MI S Int CO Rt 124 · Structure no. 020145

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD Rt 24 over Chisholm Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD Rt 24 over Chisholm Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2028. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD Rt 24
CrossesChisholm Branch
Location0.6 MI S Int CO Rt 124
RouteCounty Highway 7
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.89719, -87.69194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (1988)
Projected traffic440 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$495,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD Rt 24 over Chisholm Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD Rt 24 over Chisholm Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD Rt 24 over Chisholm Branch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD Rt 24 over Chisholm Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD Rt 24 over Chisholm Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.