US Bridges

Johnson Road #1 over Trib of Claybank Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SE of Structure 25462 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC025456

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Johnson Road #1 over Trib of Claybank Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Johnson Road #1 over Trib of Claybank Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Road #1
CrossesTrib of Claybank Creek
LocationSE of Structure 25462
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.40928, -85.72278
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$90,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Road #1 over Trib of Claybank Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Road #1 over Trib of Claybank 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Road #1 over Trib of Claybank Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Road #1 over Trib of Claybank Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road #1 over Trib of Claybank Creek?

It is owned by the Army.