US Bridges

CR 42 over Ut to Coosa River

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 1.7 Miles East Al 145 · Structure no. 019570

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42 over Ut to Coosa River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 42 over Ut to Coosa River in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 42
CrossesUt to Coosa River
Location1.7 Miles East Al 145
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.11294, -86.51424
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2043
Trucks2%
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$351,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 42 over Ut to Coosa River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 42 over Ut to Coosa 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 42 over Ut to Coosa River carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 42 over Ut to Coosa River?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns CR 42 over Ut to Coosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.