CO Rt 42 over Mud Creek
FairPosted for loadJackson County, Alabama · 1.0 MI S JCT CR 42 · Structure no. 009369
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 42 over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 42 over Mud Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 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 Rt 42 over Mud Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 42 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 42 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.