County RD 42 over Indian Creek
PoorCovington County, Alabama · Barnes ST City of Opp · Structure no. 011316
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 42 over Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 42 over Indian Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 88 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 RD 42 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is County RD 42 over Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 42 over Indian Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 42 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 42 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.