US Bridges

Mary C. Smith RD over Johnson Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.2 MI East of Comer Loop · Structure no. 020790

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mary C. Smith RD over Johnson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mary C. Smith RD over Johnson Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2037. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMary C. Smith RD
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.2 MI East of Comer Loop
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.01933, -85.38067
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2017)
Projected traffic107 by 2037
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mary C. Smith RD over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mary C. Smith RD over Johnson 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 Mary C. Smith RD over Johnson Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mary C. Smith RD over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mary C. Smith RD over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.