US Bridges

CO RD 24 over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilcox County, Alabama · 3.5 M. E.On CO RD24 · Structure no. 006600

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 24 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 24 over Bear Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 143 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2036. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCO RD 24
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.5 M. E.On CO RD24
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.9278, -87.01433
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2016)
Projected traffic153 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$685,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 24 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 24 over Bear 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 24 over Bear Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 24 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 24 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.