US Bridges

Johnson Chapel RD over No Business Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 1 MI SE SR 36 · Structure no. 008488

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Chapel RD over No Business Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Johnson Chapel RD over No Business Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 125 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Chapel RD
CrossesNo Business Creek
Location1 MI SE SR 36
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.40208, -87.06713
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic270 (2003)
Projected traffic594 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$263,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Chapel RD over No Business Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Johnson Chapel RD over No Business 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Johnson Chapel RD over No Business Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Chapel RD over No Business Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Johnson Chapel RD over No Business Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.