US Bridges

Dock Rd. ( Dirt) over Johns Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Alabama · 3.0 Mi. S. Midway · Structure no. 003534

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dock Rd. ( Dirt) over Johns Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dock Rd. ( Dirt) over Johns Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDock Rd. ( Dirt)
CrossesJohns Creek
Location3.0 Mi. S. Midway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77505, -86.46066
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1995)
Projected traffic55 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dock Rd. ( Dirt) over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dock Rd. ( Dirt) over Johns 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Dock Rd. ( Dirt) over Johns Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Dock Rd. ( Dirt) over Johns Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dock Rd. ( Dirt) over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.