CO Rt 43 over Simmons Creek
FairPosted for loadConecuh County, Alabama · .5 MI East Paul · Structure no. 004621
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 43 over Simmons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 43 over Simmons Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2034. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 43 over Simmons Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 43 over Simmons 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 43 over Simmons Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 43 over Simmons Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 43 over Simmons Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.