US Bridges

Johnson Bottom RD over Sipsey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Alabama · 1 Mile West of ST HWY 19 · Structure no. 020410

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Bottom RD over Sipsey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Johnson Bottom RD over Sipsey Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJohnson Bottom RD
CrossesSipsey Creek
Location1 Mile West of ST HWY 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.06418, -88.14694
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2001)
Projected traffic54 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$301,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Bottom RD over Sipsey Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Bottom RD over Sipsey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Bottom RD over Sipsey Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Johnson Bottom RD over Sipsey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Johnson Bottom RD over Sipsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.