US Bridges

Co. Rd. 42 over Unnamed Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · 0.14 Mi. West CR 48 · Structure no. 021043

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 42 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 42 over Unnamed Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,340 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 42
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.14 Mi. West CR 48
RouteCity Street 42
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.96003, -86.72386
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 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 traffic3,100 (2024)
Projected traffic4,340 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$752,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 42 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 42 over Unnamed 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 42 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 42 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 42 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.