US Bridges

County Road 42 over Relief Bridge No. 2

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1.2 Mi. S.E. Brooklyn · Structure no. 005228

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
715
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 42 over Relief Bridge No. 2 is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 42 over Relief Bridge No. 2 in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 715 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2034. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 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
CrossesRelief Bridge No. 2
Location1.2 Mi. S.E. Brooklyn
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.25615, -86.75957
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (1995)
Projected traffic1,241 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 42 over Relief Bridge No. 2 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 42 over Relief Bridge No. 2 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 42 over Relief Bridge No. 2 carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is County Road 42 over Relief Bridge No. 2?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 42 over Relief Bridge No. 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.