County RD 42 over Poley Creek
FairPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Opine RD @ Frank Tisdale · Structure no. 006292
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 42 over Poley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 42 over Poley Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2030. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 42 over Poley Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 42 over Poley 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 42 over Poley Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County RD 42 over Poley Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 42 over Poley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.