US Bridges

Old HWY 24 over Bakers Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.1 MI West SR24 · Structure no. 017756

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,294 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 24
CrossesBakers Creek
Location0.1 MI West SR24
RouteCounty Highway 420
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.59846, -87.04757
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic4,500 (1999)
Projected traffic9,294 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$713,000 (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 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 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old HWY 24 over Bakers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.