US Bridges

Cr. 40 over Johns Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. W Co. Line Church · Structure no. 015904

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
339
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 40 over Johns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 40 over Johns Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 40
CrossesJohns Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W Co. Line Church
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77918, -86.45538
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic339 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$619,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 40 over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 40 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 40 over Johns Creek carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 40 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cr. 40 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.