US Bridges

SR 24 over Bakers Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.4 M W JCT SR 24 & SR 67 · Structure no. 012568

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Bakers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Bakers Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 14,590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,343 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesBakers Creek
Location1.4 M W JCT SR 24 & SR 67
RouteState Highway 24
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.59728, -87.04689
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating92.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,590 (2024)
Projected traffic19,343 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Bakers Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Bakers 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Bakers Creek carry?

About 14,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Bakers Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Bakers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.