US Bridges

Cr. 43 over Fork of Four Mile Branch

Good

Butler County, Alabama · Mashville · Structure no. 018312

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 43 over Fork of Four Mile Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Cr. 43 over Fork of Four Mile Branch in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCr. 43
CrossesFork of Four Mile Branch
LocationMashville
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.80985, -86.54153
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2018)
Projected traffic190 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 43 over Fork of Four Mile Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 43 over Fork of Four Mile Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 43 over Fork of Four Mile Branch carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 43 over Fork of Four Mile Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 43 over Fork of Four Mile Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.