US Bridges

Co.Rd. 42 over I-65

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · .9 MI East of US 31 · Structure no. 018712

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,006
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 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 1,006 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 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).

Location

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CarriesCo.Rd. 42
CrossesI-65
Location.9 MI East of US 31
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.27736, -86.34723
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic1,006 (2003)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 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 April 2023.

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

About 1,006 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% 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.