US Bridges

County Road 24 over Factory Ck

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Sumter County, Alabama · 4.8 MI NE Al HWY 17 · Structure no. 019090

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Factory Ck is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 24 over Factory Ck in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesFactory Ck
Location4.8 MI NE Al HWY 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.75, -88.25
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic205 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$586,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Factory Ck built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Factory Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over Factory Ck carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Factory Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 24 over Factory Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.