US Bridges

Cr. 42 over Branch of Stallingscreek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · Giddens Chapel · Structure no. 007411

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
941
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 42 over Branch of Stallingscreek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 42 over Branch of Stallingscreek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 6 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 941 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 42
CrossesBranch of Stallingscreek
LocationGiddens Chapel
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.85288, -86.68233
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic941 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$447,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 42 over Branch of Stallingscreek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 42 over Branch of Stallingscreek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 42 over Branch of Stallingscreek carry?

About 941 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 42 over Branch of Stallingscreek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cr. 42 over Branch of Stallingscreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.