County Road 42 over Yellow River
FairPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · 2 MI East of Sanford · Structure no. 007717
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 42 over Yellow River is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 42 over Yellow River in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 761 by 2030. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 42 over Yellow River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 42 over Yellow 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does County Road 42 over Yellow River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 42 over Yellow River?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 42 over Yellow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.