US Bridges

County Road 24 over Prairie Creek

Good

Perry County, Alabama · 3.8 MI East of County Lin · Structure no. 019175

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Prairie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 24 over Prairie Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2033. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location3.8 MI East of County Lin
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.63333, -87.46667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2005)
Projected traffic153 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$868,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Prairie 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.