CO Rt 42 over Luxapallila Creek Relief
FairPosted for loadFayette County, Alabama · 10. MI NW of Fayette · Structure no. 008339
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 340 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 42 over Luxapallila Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 42 over Luxapallila Creek Relief 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2034. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Relief built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 42 over Luxapallila Creek Relief 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 42 over Luxapallila Creek Relief carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 42 over Luxapallila Creek Relief?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 42 over Luxapallila Creek Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.