US Bridges

SR 46 over Johnywady Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Alabama · 1.7 MI E JCT I-20 · Structure no. 002375

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,342
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Johnywady Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 46 over Johnywady Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 2,342 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,043 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesJohnywady Creek
Location1.7 MI E JCT I-20
RouteState Highway 46
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63583, -85.48828
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,342 (2023)
Projected traffic2,043 by 2043
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$483,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Johnywady Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Johnywady 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Johnywady Creek carry?

About 2,342 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Johnywady Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SR 46 over Johnywady Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.