US Bridges

CO RD 42 over Creek

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · S.Hortons Curve · Structure no. 016574

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
718
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 42 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 42 over Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,532 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO RD 42
CrossesCreek
LocationS.Hortons Curve
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.35277, -86.82853
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (1995)
Projected traffic2,532 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$369,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 42 over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 42 over Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 42 over Creek carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 42 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 42 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.