US Bridges

Johnny B Johnsonr over Black Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Choctaw County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N Int RT40 *RT41 · Structure no. 010578

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2018
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnny B Johnsonr over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnny B Johnsonr over Black Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJohnny B Johnsonr
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.5 MI N Int RT40 *RT41
RouteCounty Highway 41
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.79234, -88.26642
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2018
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1996)
Projected traffic90 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$131,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnny B Johnsonr over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnny B Johnsonr over Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2018.

How much traffic does Johnny B Johnsonr over Black Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Johnny B Johnsonr over Black Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Johnny B Johnsonr over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.