US Bridges

AL.10 over Johns Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 8.6 Mi.E.Of US 31 Jct. · Structure no. 014678

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.10 over Johns Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying AL.10 over Johns Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,410 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.10
CrossesJohns Creek
Location8.6 Mi.E.Of US 31 Jct.
RouteState Highway 10
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77, -86.48
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2013)
Projected traffic2,410 by 2033
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$793,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.10 over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL.10 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does AL.10 over Johns Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is AL.10 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns AL.10 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.