US 43 over Bassetts Creek
GoodClarke County, Alabama · Thomasville · Structure no. 012553
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,275
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 43 over Bassetts Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 43 over Bassetts Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 4,275 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,491 by 2033. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 43 over Bassetts Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 43 over Bassetts 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 43 over Bassetts Creek carry?
About 4,275 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 43 over Bassetts Creek?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 43 over Bassetts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.