US Bridges

SR 24 over Crow Branch

Fair

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.4 M W JCT SR 24 & SR 33 · Structure no. 012377

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,665
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Crow Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Crow Branch 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 5 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 4,665 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,602 by 2033. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesCrow Branch
Location0.4 M W JCT SR 24 & SR 33
RouteState Highway 24
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.49058, -87.29967
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,665 (2024)
Projected traffic5,602 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Crow Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 24 over Crow Branch 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 Crow Branch carry?

About 4,665 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Crow Branch?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over Crow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.