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County Road 1043 over Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1043 Clarkson · Structure no. 007657

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
514
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1043 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Road 1043 over Crooked Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 514 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2037. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1043
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationCR 1043 Clarkson
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.20753, -86.99124
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2022)
Projected traffic627 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1043 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1043 over Crooked 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 1043 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1043 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1043 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.