CO Rt 243 over Johnnys Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Alabama · At Int. With Co. Rd. 115 · Structure no. 014993
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 243 over Johnnys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 243 over Johnnys Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 243 over Johnnys Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 243 over Johnnys 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does CO Rt 243 over Johnnys Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 243 over Johnnys Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns CO Rt 243 over Johnnys Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.