US Bridges

CR-42 over Jacks Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 1.97 Miles NE of CR-40 · Structure no. 015189

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-42 over Jacks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-42 over Jacks Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR-42
CrossesJacks Creek
Location1.97 Miles NE of CR-40
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.9039, -86.12184
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating79.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2021)
Projected traffic136 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$645,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-42 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-42 over Jacks 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 CR-42 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR-42 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR-42 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.