Johns Road over Valley Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · 2 MI NE Adger · Structure no. 017070
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 206 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,756
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johns Road over Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johns Road over Valley Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,756 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,250 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johns Road over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Johns Road over Valley 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Johns Road over Valley Creek carry?
About 4,756 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Johns Road over Valley Creek?
The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Johns Road over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.