US Bridges

Al 143 over Double Bottom Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N Montg CO Line · Structure no. 016290

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,350
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 143 over Double Bottom Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 143 over Double Bottom Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 10,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,161 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 143
CrossesDouble Bottom Creek
Location0.6 MI N Montg CO Line
RouteState Highway 143
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43833, -86.36
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,350 (2013)
Projected traffic14,161 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$723,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 143 over Double Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 143 over Double Bottom 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Al 143 over Double Bottom Creek carry?

About 10,350 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al 143 over Double Bottom Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Al 143 over Double Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.