US Bridges

SR 24 over Sledge Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Alabama · 2.7 M W JCT SR 24 & SR 33 · Structure no. 012374

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Sledge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Sledge Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,686 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesSledge Creek
Location2.7 M W JCT SR 24 & SR 33
RouteState Highway 24
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48944, -87.33903
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2024)
Projected traffic7,686 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Sledge Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Sledge 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Sledge Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Sledge Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Sledge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.