US Bridges

Son Johnson Road over Short Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E of Oak DR · Structure no. 020925

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Son Johnson Road over Short Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Son Johnson Road over Short Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSon Johnson Road
CrossesShort Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Oak DR
RouteCounty Highway 387
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.17153, -86.09732
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2024)
Projected traffic306 by 2044
Trucks13%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$914,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Son Johnson Road over Short Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Son Johnson Road over Short 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Son Johnson Road over Short Creek carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Son Johnson Road over Short Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Son Johnson Road over Short Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.