US Bridges

Co.Rd. 42 over I-65

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .9 MI North of US 31 · Structure no. 018711

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,160
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. 42 over I-65 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Rd. 42 over I-65 in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 18,160 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,135 by 2028. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCo.Rd. 42
CrossesI-65
Location.9 MI North of US 31
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.2776, -86.3475
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,160 (2003)
Projected traffic36,135 by 2028
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rd. 42 over I-65 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rd. 42 over I-65 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Co.Rd. 42 over I-65 carry?

About 18,160 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Co.Rd. 42 over I-65?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. 42 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.