US Bridges

SR 24 over L*n RR;1st Av NE *1st SE

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.3 MI E JCT SR67 * SR24 · Structure no. 008746

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,060 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,965
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over L*n RR;1st Av NE *1st SE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over L*n RR;1st Av NE *1st SE 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 13,965 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,880 by 2028. The structure is 1,060 ft (323.1 m) long and 69 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesL*n RR;1st Av NE *1st SE
Location2.3 MI E JCT SR67 * SR24
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.60167, -86.87
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,060 ft (323.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,965 (2005)
Projected traffic22,880 by 2028
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over L*n RR;1st Av NE *1st SE built?

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

What condition is SR 24 over L*n RR;1st Av NE *1st SE 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 L*n RR;1st Av NE *1st SE carry?

About 13,965 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over L*n RR;1st Av NE *1st SE?

The structure is 1,060 ft (323.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over L*n RR;1st Av NE *1st SE?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.