US Bridges

Meadows RD over Johnson Br

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC4 T3S R3W · Structure no. 007782

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadows RD over Johnson Br is a concrete culvert carrying Meadows RD over Johnson Br in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMeadows RD
CrossesJohnson Br
LocationSEC4 T3S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 95
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80818, -86.85913
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2014)
Projected traffic720 by 2034
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$376,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadows RD over Johnson Br built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadows RD over Johnson Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Meadows RD over Johnson Br carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meadows RD over Johnson Br?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Meadows RD over Johnson Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.