US Bridges

Johnson Road #2 over Trib of Claybank Crk

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · NE of Structure 25456 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC025453

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Johnson Road #2 over Trib of Claybank Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying Johnson Road #2 over Trib of Claybank Crk in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Road #2
CrossesTrib of Claybank Crk
LocationNE of Structure 25456
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.42051, -85.714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$54,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Road #2 over Trib of Claybank Crk built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Road #2 over Trib of Claybank Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Road #2 over Trib of Claybank Crk carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Road #2 over Trib of Claybank Crk?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road #2 over Trib of Claybank Crk?

It is owned by the Army.