US Bridges

CO RD 24 over Little New River

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 3000 SE of ST RD 129 · Structure no. 005381

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 24 over Little New River is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 24 over Little New River in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 106 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 24
CrossesLittle New River
Location3000 SE of ST RD 129
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.02808, -87.73992
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2001)
Projected traffic650 by 2036
Trucks25%
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$299,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 24 over Little New River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is CO RD 24 over Little New River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 24 over Little New River carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 24 over Little New River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 24 over Little New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.