US Bridges

SR 243 over Harris Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 1.3 M S JCT SR243 & SR 24 · Structure no. 008913

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,290
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 243 over Harris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 243 over Harris Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,290 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,991 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 243
CrossesHarris Creek
Location1.3 M S JCT SR243 & SR 24
RouteState Highway 243
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.4695, -87.71728
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,290 (2023)
Projected traffic3,991 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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$792,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 243 over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 243 over Harris 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 243 over Harris Creek carry?

About 3,290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 243 over Harris Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 243 over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.