US Bridges

FAS 15 CR 81 over Johnnies Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 0.5MI W JCT Cort 89T8SR8E · Structure no. 007103

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,551
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 15 CR 81 over Johnnies Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 15 CR 81 over Johnnies Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,551 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,305 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 15 CR 81
CrossesJohnnies Creek
Location0.5MI W JCT Cort 89T8SR8E
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.35571, -85.74599
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic1,551 (2023)
Projected traffic2,305 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$286,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 15 CR 81 over Johnnies Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 15 CR 81 over Johnnies 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 15 CR 81 over Johnnies Creek carry?

About 1,551 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 15 CR 81 over Johnnies Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 15 CR 81 over Johnnies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.