CO Rt 342 over Big Creek
FairPosted for loadCoffee County, Alabama · 1.3 Miles West Shadygrove · Structure no. 007951
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 306 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 342 over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 342 over Big Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 342 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 342 over Big Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 342 over Big Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 342 over Big Creek?
The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 342 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.