Co. Hwy. 42 over Waxahatchee Creek

Fair Condition55 years old769 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyShelby
Location2.5 Mi. West Shelby
CarriesCo. Hwy. 42
CrossesWaxahatchee Creek
Coordinates33.10916, -86.63089

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length216.5 ft (66 m)
Max Span59.1 ft (18 m)
Deck Width31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Deck Area633.6 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic769 (2023)
Truck Traffic25%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number010580

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