US Bridges

CO RD 24 over NE Fork Little New River

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 2 Miles SE ST RD OF129 · Structure no. 005382

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 24 over NE Fork Little New River is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 24 over NE Fork 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 24
CrossesNE Fork Little New River
Location2 Miles SE ST RD OF129
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.01833, -87.71808
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2001)
Projected traffic650 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$231,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 24 over NE Fork 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 NE Fork 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 NE Fork Little New River carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 24 over NE Fork Little New River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 24 over NE Fork Little New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.