US Bridges

Johnson Chapel RD over Johnson Chapel Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.5 MI N SR 36 · Structure no. 012559

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
596
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Chapel RD over Johnson Chapel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Chapel RD over Johnson Chapel Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 596 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Chapel RD
CrossesJohnson Chapel Creek
Location2.5 MI N SR 36
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.44432, -87.08218
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2003)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$398,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Chapel RD over Johnson Chapel Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Chapel RD over Johnson Chapel 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 Johnson Chapel Creek carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Chapel RD over Johnson Chapel Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Chapel RD over Johnson Chapel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.