US Bridges

Johnson Rd. over Sandy Creek Branch

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 8 Miles SE of Samson · Structure no. 012469

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Rd. over Sandy Creek Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Rd. over Sandy Creek Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 83 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Rd.
CrossesSandy Creek Branch
Location8 Miles SE of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.05148, -85.96529
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$229,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Rd. over Sandy Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Johnson Rd. over Sandy Creek Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Rd. over Sandy Creek Branch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Johnson Rd. over Sandy Creek Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Rd. over Sandy Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.