US Bridges

County Road 42 over Sepulga River

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. S.E. Brooklyn · Structure no. 004878

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
338 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
309
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 42 over Sepulga River is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 42 over Sepulga River in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2034. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 42
CrossesSepulga River
Location0.5 Mi. S.E. Brooklyn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.26006, -86.76538
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (1995)
Projected traffic536 by 2034
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 42 over Sepulga River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 42 over Sepulga River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 42 over Sepulga River carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is County Road 42 over Sepulga River?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 42 over Sepulga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.