CO RD 42 over Mud Creek
FairPosted for loadJackson County, Alabama · 0.7 MI S JCT CR 39 · Structure no. 005906
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 42 over Mud Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 42 over Mud Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 CO RD 42 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 42 over Mud 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD 42 over Mud Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 42 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 42 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.