US Bridges

County 27 over Johnson Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · Old Hw 5 3.5MI S.Wodstock · Structure no. 000520

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County 27 over Johnson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County 27 over Johnson Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty 27
CrossesJohnson Creek
LocationOld Hw 5 3.5MI S.Wodstock
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16336, -87.15824
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (1989)
Projected traffic500 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$590,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County 27 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is County 27 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County 27 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County 27 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County 27 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.