US Bridges

County Road 42 over Hardin Creek Trib.

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Hale County, Alabama · 2.2 Mi. E. of Stewart · Structure no. 013651

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 42 over Hardin Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 42 over Hardin Creek Trib. in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 42
CrossesHardin Creek Trib.
Location2.2 Mi. E. of Stewart
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.91167, -87.665
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1989)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$570,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 42 over Hardin Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 42 over Hardin Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 42 over Hardin Creek Trib. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is County Road 42 over Hardin Creek Trib.?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 42 over Hardin Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.