US Bridges

Cr. 42 over Langston Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 11 NW of Fayette · Structure no. 016639

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 42 over Langston Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 42 over Langston Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 42
CrossesLangston Creek
Location11 NW of Fayette
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.82743, -87.86456
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1996)
Projected traffic125 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$747,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 42 over Langston Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 42 over Langston 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 42 over Langston Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Cr. 42 over Langston Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cr. 42 over Langston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.