CO 42 over I65
FairButler County, Alabama · CO 42 and I65 · Structure no. 009521
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 350 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 745
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 42 over I65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO 42 over I65 in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2030. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 42 over I65 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 42 over I65 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does CO 42 over I65 carry?
About 745 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO 42 over I65?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CO 42 over I65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.