CO 43 over Silas Creek
FairPosted for loadCleburne County, Alabama · Between CR 665 * CR 96 · Structure no. 006766
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 43 over Silas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 43 over Silas Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 70 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 43 over Silas Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is CO 43 over Silas Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does CO 43 over Silas Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CO 43 over Silas Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CO 43 over Silas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.