US Bridges

CO Rt 42 over Deer Creek

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · 4MI N.W. Brooklyn · Structure no. 002366

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 42 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 42 over Deer Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO Rt 42
CrossesDeer Creek
Location4MI N.W. Brooklyn
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.31586, -86.78494
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (1995)
Projected traffic526 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 42 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 42 over Deer 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 42 over Deer Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 42 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 42 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.