CO Rt 42 over Stream
PoorPosted for loadConecuh County, Alabama · 7MI So.E Evergreen · Structure no. 002836
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 69 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 718
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 42 over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 42 over Stream in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 718 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,246 by 2034. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 42 over Stream built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 42 over Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 42 over Stream carry?
About 718 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 42 over Stream?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 42 over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.