US Bridges

County Road 42 over Tributory to Sandy Creek

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · .1 Mi. East of Evergreen · Structure no. 018079

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 42 over Tributory to Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 42 over Tributory to Sandy Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2034. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 42
CrossesTributory to Sandy Creek
Location.1 Mi. East of Evergreen
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41775, -86.92127
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2002)
Projected traffic635 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 42 over Tributory to Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 42 over Tributory to Sandy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 42 over Tributory to Sandy Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 42 over Tributory to Sandy Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 42 over Tributory to Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.