US Bridges

CO.RD.42 over Autauga Creek

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Autauga County, Alabama · Brown Town · Structure no. 015553

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.42 over Autauga Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO.RD.42 over Autauga Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2030. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.42
CrossesAutauga Creek
LocationBrown Town
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.6104, -86.57347
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (1992)
Projected traffic299 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$557,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.42 over Autauga Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.42 over Autauga 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO.RD.42 over Autauga Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.42 over Autauga Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.42 over Autauga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.