CO Rt 43 over Walker Creek
GoodLawrence County, Alabama · 1.0 MI N JCT CO Rt 31 · Structure no. 019801
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 43 over Walker Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 43 over Walker Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 43 over Walker Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 43 over Walker Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 43 over Walker Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 43 over Walker Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 43 over Walker Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.