CO Rt 43 over Bottle Creek
FairPosted for loadConecuh County, Alabama · 1 MI NE Brooklyn · Structure no. 006295
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 322
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 43 over Bottle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 43 over Bottle Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2034. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 CO Rt 43 over Bottle Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 43 over Bottle 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does CO Rt 43 over Bottle Creek carry?
About 322 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 43 over Bottle Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 43 over Bottle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.