US Bridges

CR24 Houston Windl over Lubbub Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pickens County, Alabama · 0.5 Miles E of JCT SR 17 · Structure no. 009680

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
544 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR24 Houston Windl over Lubbub Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR24 Houston Windl over Lubbub Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2034. The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR24 Houston Windl
CrossesLubbub Creek
Location0.5 Miles E of JCT SR 17
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.15563, -88.10453
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 20
Structure length544 ft (165.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1998)
Projected traffic325 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR24 Houston Windl over Lubbub Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR24 Houston Windl over Lubbub 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR24 Houston Windl over Lubbub Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR24 Houston Windl over Lubbub Creek?

The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR24 Houston Windl over Lubbub Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.