US Bridges

County Road 42 over Trib to Cotohaga Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 13.5 MI E Al HWY 17 · Structure no. 019458

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 42 over Trib to Cotohaga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 42 over Trib to Cotohaga Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 69 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCounty Road 42
CrossesTrib to Cotohaga Creek
Location13.5 MI E Al HWY 17
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.31156, -88.01705
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic311 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$855,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 42 over Trib to Cotohaga Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is County Road 42 over Trib to Cotohaga Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 42 over Trib to Cotohaga Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 42 over Trib to Cotohaga Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 42 over Trib to Cotohaga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.