US Bridges

SR 24 over Flat Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Alabama · 8.2 M E JCT SR 24 & SR157 · Structure no. 013305

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Flat Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,315 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesFlat Creek
Location8.2 M E JCT SR 24 & SR157
RouteState Highway 24
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.54136, -87.15056
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic15,250 (2024)
Projected traffic18,315 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Flat 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 Flat Creek carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.