US Bridges

County Road 43 over Amos Mill Creek

Good

Escambia County, Alabama · 4 MI N Teddy · Structure no. 018668

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 43 over Amos Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 43 over Amos Mill Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2034. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCounty Road 43
CrossesAmos Mill Creek
Location4 MI N Teddy
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.25087, -86.77543
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2002)
Projected traffic315 by 2034
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 43 over Amos Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 43 over Amos Mill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 43 over Amos Mill Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road 43 over Amos Mill Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 43 over Amos Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.