US Bridges

CO RD 31 over Johnson Creek

Good

Washington County, Alabama · 2.5 MI N. Chatom · Structure no. 009358

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 31 over Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 31 over Johnson Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 396 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesCO RD 31
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location2.5 MI N. Chatom
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.51521, -88.20813
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2013)
Projected traffic520 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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$435,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 31 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 31 over Johnson 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 31 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 31 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 31 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.