US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 42 over Camp Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 2.5 MI W JCT ST 25 · Structure no. 009374

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 42 over Camp Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. Hwy. 42 over Camp Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 42
CrossesCamp Branch
Location2.5 MI W JCT ST 25
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1436, -86.70317
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2023)
Projected traffic1,113 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 42 over Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 42 over Camp Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 42 over Camp Branch carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 42 over Camp Branch?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Hwy. 42 over Camp Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.