US Bridges

Al 5 over Johnsons Brook

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 3.0 MI S of Woodstock · Structure no. 005795

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,505
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 5 over Johnsons Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Al 5 over Johnsons Brook in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 7,505 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,396 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 5
CrossesJohnsons Brook
Location3.0 MI S of Woodstock
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16308, -87.15293
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 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 traffic7,505 (2016)
Projected traffic9,396 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 5 over Johnsons Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 5 over Johnsons Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does Al 5 over Johnsons Brook carry?

About 7,505 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Al 5 over Johnsons Brook?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 5 over Johnsons Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.