US Bridges

CO Rt 43 over Stringers Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 2.0 MI S City of Section · Structure no. 000358

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 43 over Stringers Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO Rt 43 over Stringers Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 895 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 43
CrossesStringers Creek
Location2.0 MI S City of Section
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.55472, -85.98885
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (1989)
Projected traffic895 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$275,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 43 over Stringers Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 43 over Stringers 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 43 over Stringers Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 43 over Stringers Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 43 over Stringers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.