US Bridges

CO 43 over I-85

Good

Lee County, Alabama · Jct. Bent Creek RD * I85 · Structure no. 019728

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,406
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 43 over I-85 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 43 over I-85 in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,406 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,744 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 43
CrossesI-85
LocationJct. Bent Creek RD * I85
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.60544, -85.42856
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,406 (2023)
Projected traffic9,744 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$5.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 43 over I-85 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 43 over I-85 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO 43 over I-85 carry?

About 6,406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO 43 over I-85?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns CO 43 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.