US Bridges

Craze Road over Johnson Chapel Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N HWY 36 · Structure no. 017545

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craze Road over Johnson Chapel Creek is a steel culvert carrying Craze Road over Johnson Chapel Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCraze Road
CrossesJohnson Chapel Creek
Location1.5 MI N HWY 36
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.43359, -87.06037
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1999)
Projected traffic122 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$292,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craze Road over Johnson Chapel Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craze Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Craze Road over Johnson Chapel Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Craze Road over Johnson Chapel Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Craze Road over Johnson Chapel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.