CR 043 (mercer Rd) over Middle Creek
FairElmore County, Alabama · Sec 10 T18N R17E · Structure no. 010900
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 043 (mercer Rd) over Middle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 043 (mercer Rd) over Middle Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 043 (mercer Rd) over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 043 (mercer Rd) over Middle 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 043 (mercer Rd) over Middle Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is CR 043 (mercer Rd) over Middle Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 043 (mercer Rd) over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.