US Bridges

CO Rt 24 Scottstr over Washington Creek FAS 07

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 2 5M West Al 14 CO Rt 24 · Structure no. 008301

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
345
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 24 Scottstr over Washington Creek FAS 07 is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 24 Scottstr over Washington Creek FAS 07 in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO Rt 24 Scottstr
CrossesWashington Creek FAS 07
Location2 5M West Al 14 CO Rt 24
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.63667, -87.415
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (1993)
Projected traffic325 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$353,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 24 Scottstr over Washington Creek FAS 07 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 24 Scottstr over Washington Creek FAS 07 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 24 Scottstr over Washington Creek FAS 07 carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 24 Scottstr over Washington Creek FAS 07?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 24 Scottstr over Washington Creek FAS 07?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.