US Bridges

Johns RD over Mud Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 3 MI SW Johns · Structure no. 013425

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johns RD over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Johns RD over Mud Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesJohns RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location3 MI SW Johns
RouteCounty Highway 411
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33899, -87.14198
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic1,260 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johns RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johns RD over Mud 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Johns RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Johns RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Johns RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.