US Bridges

SR 24 over Dry Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.2 MI E JCT SR 67 * 24 · Structure no. 008745

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,666
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Dry Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 10,666 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,083 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.2 MI E JCT SR 67 * 24
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6022, -86.9904
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic10,666 (2009)
Projected traffic26,083 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Dry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Dry Creek carry?

About 10,666 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.