US Bridges

County Road 49 over Johnson Creek

FairPosted for load

Barbour County, Alabama · 6.5 MI NE of AL51 · Structure no. 004382

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over Johnson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 49 over Johnson Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2038. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location6.5 MI NE of AL51
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.98572, -85.44906
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2018)
Projected traffic365 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 49 over Johnson 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 49 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 49 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.