US Bridges

County Road 1043 over Blevens Creek

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1043 Sardis · Structure no. 018399

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
810 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1043 over Blevens Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 1043 over Blevens Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2033. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1043
CrossesBlevens Creek
LocationCR 1043 Sardis
RouteCounty Highway 1043
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.23121, -87.08706
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length810 ft (246.9 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic475 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1043 over Blevens Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1043 over Blevens 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 March 2023.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1043 over Blevens Creek?

The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1043 over Blevens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.