CO Rt 242 over Milligan Branch
GoodLawrence County, Alabama · 0.65 MI E JCT CO Rt 238 · Structure no. 019808
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1900 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 242 over Milligan Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 242 over Milligan Branch in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 242 over Milligan Branch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 242 over Milligan Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 242 over Milligan Branch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1900 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 242 over Milligan Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 242 over Milligan Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.