US 43 over Al Gulf Coast RR Active
GoodGreene County, Alabama · 4.4 MI S Forkland · Structure no. 019066
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,973
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 43 over Al Gulf Coast RR Active is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 43 over Al Gulf Coast RR Active in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,973 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,351 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 43 over Al Gulf Coast RR Active built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 43 over Al Gulf Coast RR Active 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 43 over Al Gulf Coast RR Active carry?
About 3,973 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 43 over Al Gulf Coast RR Active?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 43 over Al Gulf Coast RR Active?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.