US Bridges

CR 42 over I-65 (mp 219.2)

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · 1.5 MI JCT CO RD 51 · Structure no. 006456

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42 over I-65 (mp 219.2) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 42 over I-65 (mp 219.2) in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2028. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 42
CrossesI-65 (mp 219.2)
Location1.5 MI JCT CO RD 51
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.98, -86.68817
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2008)
Projected traffic400 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 42 over I-65 (mp 219.2) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 42 over I-65 (mp 219.2) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 42 over I-65 (mp 219.2) carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 42 over I-65 (mp 219.2)?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 42 over I-65 (mp 219.2)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.