US Bridges

Johnson ST over Scl Railroad

PoorClosed to traffic

Randolph County, Alabama · 1.9 MI US 431 · Structure no. 020280

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2017
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
89 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson ST over Scl Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson ST over Scl Railroad in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson ST
CrossesScl Railroad
Location1.9 MI US 431
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.69667, -85.33083
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2017
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$437,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson ST over Scl Railroad built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson ST over Scl Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2017.

How much traffic does Johnson ST over Scl Railroad carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Johnson ST over Scl Railroad?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson ST over Scl Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.