US Bridges

Old HWY 24 over Bakers Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 1 MI West SR24 · Structure no. 017755

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 24 over Bakers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 24 over Bakers Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,480 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld HWY 24
CrossesBakers Creek
Location1 MI West SR24
RouteCounty Highway 420
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.59555, -87.06156
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (1999)
Projected traffic9,480 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$397,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 24 over Bakers Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 24 over Bakers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Old HWY 24 over Bakers Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 24 over Bakers Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Old HWY 24 over Bakers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.