County Road 42 over Buttahatchee River
GoodMarion County, Alabama · 1.5 Miles East of ST 171 · Structure no. 018830
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 345 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,751
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 42 over Buttahatchee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 42 over Buttahatchee River in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,751 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,989 by 2035. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | 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 County Road 42 over Buttahatchee River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 42 over Buttahatchee River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 42 over Buttahatchee River carry?
About 1,751 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is County Road 42 over Buttahatchee River?
The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 42 over Buttahatchee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.