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CR42 County Linerd over Sam Branch West Joesmith

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Chilton County, Alabama · CR42 1.25 SE Union SP Ch · Structure no. 014788

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR42 County Linerd over Sam Branch West Joesmith is a concrete culvert carrying CR42 County Linerd over Sam Branch West Joesmith in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR42 County Linerd
CrossesSam Branch West Joesmith
LocationCR42 1.25 SE Union SP Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.92441, -86.86387
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating76.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (1985)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$413,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR42 County Linerd over Sam Branch West Joesmith built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR42 County Linerd over Sam Branch West Joesmith 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR42 County Linerd over Sam Branch West Joesmith carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR42 County Linerd over Sam Branch West Joesmith?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR42 County Linerd over Sam Branch West Joesmith?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.