CO Rt 42 over Luxapallila Creek Main
FairPosted for loadFayette County, Alabama · 10.NW of Fayette · Structure no. 008338
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 42 over Luxapallila Creek Main is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO Rt 42 over Luxapallila Creek Main in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2034. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 CO Rt 42 over Luxapallila Creek Main built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 42 over Luxapallila Creek Main 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does CO Rt 42 over Luxapallila Creek Main carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 42 over Luxapallila Creek Main?
The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 42 over Luxapallila Creek Main?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.