CO Rt 43 over South Sauty Creek
FairJackson County, Alabama · Jackson-Dekalb Line · Structure no. 005560
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 407 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 43 over South Sauty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 43 over South Sauty Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2038. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 43 over South Sauty Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 43 over South Sauty 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 43 over South Sauty Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 43 over South Sauty Creek?
The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 43 over South Sauty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.