CR42 County Linerd over Sam Branch West Joesmith
Chilton County, Alabama · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- CR42 County Linerd over Sam Branch West Joesmith in Chilton County, Alabama, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 175 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1985).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 94 of the 190 inventoried bridges in Chilton County rated good (49.5%); 2 (1.1%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 31 ft |
| Location | CR42 1.25 SE Union Sp Ch |
| NBI structure number | 014788 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alabama department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Chilton County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-65 over Cobb Creek | 1960 | 48,128 | Fair |
| I-65 over Third Creek | 1960 | 48,128 | Fair |
| I-65 over Watson Creek | 1960 | 48,128 | Fair |
| I-65 over Turkey Creek | 1960 | 43,848 | Fair |
| I-65 over Yellow Leaf Creek (+) | 1989 | 43,848 | Good |
| I-65 over Walnut Creek (-) | 1957 | 42,705 | Fair |
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