CO RD 43 over Opossum Branch
GoodChoctaw County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N Int Rt 87 * 130 · Structure no. 009439
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 43 over Opossum Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 43 over Opossum Branch in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 43 over Opossum Branch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 43 over Opossum 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does CO RD 43 over Opossum Branch carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 43 over Opossum Branch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 43 over Opossum Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.