US Bridges

Jones Chapel Road over Blackburn Fork

Good

Blount County, Alabama · 6 MI S of Oneonta · Structure no. 021545

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
264
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Chapel Road over Blackburn Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Chapel Road over Blackburn Fork in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJones Chapel Road
CrossesBlackburn Fork
Location6 MI S of Oneonta
RouteCounty Highway 241
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.86236, -86.44222
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating92.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2024)
Projected traffic393 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Chapel Road over Blackburn Fork built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Chapel Road over Blackburn Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Chapel Road over Blackburn Fork carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jones Chapel Road over Blackburn Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Chapel Road over Blackburn Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.