Johnsey Bridge RD over Blackwater Creek
GoodWalker County, Alabama · 2 Miles North of HWY 5 · Structure no. 020291
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnsey Bridge RD over Blackwater Creek is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Johnsey Bridge RD over Blackwater Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johnsey Bridge RD over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Johnsey Bridge RD over Blackwater 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Johnsey Bridge RD over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Johnsey Bridge RD over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Johnsey Bridge RD over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.