US Bridges

County Road 42 over Woods Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 4 Miles SE of Hamilton · Structure no. 014899

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 42 over Woods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 42 over Woods Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 42
CrossesWoods Creek
Location4 Miles SE of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.11286, -87.94081
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating96.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2001)
Projected traffic471 by 2035
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 42 over Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 42 over Woods 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 42 over Woods Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is County Road 42 over Woods Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County Road 42 over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.