US Bridges

County RD 42 over Conecuh River

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Brooklyn Road · Structure no. 004370

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
694 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 42 over Conecuh River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County RD 42 over Conecuh River in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2030. The structure is 694 ft (211.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 42
CrossesConecuh River
LocationBrooklyn Road
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.27755, -86.5693
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length694 ft (211.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (1994)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 42 over Conecuh River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 42 over Conecuh River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 42 over Conecuh River carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 42 over Conecuh River?

The structure is 694 ft (211.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 42 over Conecuh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.