US Bridges

CO Rt 42 over Rawls Creek

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · 6MI N.W. Brooklyn · Structure no. 014898

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
718
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 42 over Rawls Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 42 over Rawls Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 718 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,239 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 42
CrossesRawls Creek
Location6MI N.W. Brooklyn
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33453, -86.79425
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 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 width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (1995)
Projected traffic1,239 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$356,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 42 over Rawls Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 42 over Rawls 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 January 2025.

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

About 718 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 42 over Rawls Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 42 over Rawls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.