US Bridges

CO RD 43 over Cossey Creek

Good

Macon County, Alabama · 4.7 MI North of SR8/US80 · Structure no. 020276

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 43 over Cossey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 43 over Cossey Creek in Macon 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2034. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 43
CrossesCossey Creek
Location4.7 MI North of SR8/US80
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.49284, -85.44714
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2010)
Projected traffic386 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 43 over Cossey Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 43 over Cossey 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 43 over Cossey Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 43 over Cossey Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 43 over Cossey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.