US Bridges

Johns RD over Oakwood Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.2 MI W US HWY 72W · Structure no. 002017

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johns RD over Oakwood Branch is a masonry slab carrying Johns RD over Oakwood Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJohns RD
CrossesOakwood Branch
Location1.2 MI W US HWY 72W
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.76411, -86.67906
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1990)
Projected traffic840 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$276,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johns RD over Oakwood Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johns RD over Oakwood 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Johns RD over Oakwood Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johns RD over Oakwood Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Johns RD over Oakwood Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.