US Bridges

County Road 34 over Johnson Creek

Good

Bullock County, Alabama · Sec 33 T13 R25 · Structure no. 005218

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 34 over Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 34 over Johnson Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 34
CrossesJohnson Creek
LocationSec 33 T13 R25
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.0724, -85.54043
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$429,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 34 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 34 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 34 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 34 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns County Road 34 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.