US Bridges

US 43 over Taylor Branch

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · Forkland · Structure no. 003205

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,740
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 43 over Taylor Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 43 over Taylor Branch in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,740 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,804 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesUS 43
CrossesTaylor Branch
LocationForkland
RouteU.S. Route 43
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.64975, -87.87955
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic3,740 (2013)
Projected traffic4,804 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$432,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 43 over Taylor Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 43 over Taylor Branch 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 US 43 over Taylor Branch carry?

About 3,740 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 43 over Taylor Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 43 over Taylor Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.