US Bridges

Glover Road over Johnson Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 0.87 Mi.W CO.RT.48 · Structure no. 012687

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glover Road over Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Glover Road over Johnson Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 62 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGlover Road
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.87 Mi.W CO.RT.48
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.95167, -87.8
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1995)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$223,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glover Road over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Glover Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Glover Road over Johnson Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Glover Road over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Glover Road over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.