US Bridges

US 43 over Little Beaver Creek

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 7 Mi. S. of Linden · Structure no. 002668

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 43 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 43 over Little Beaver Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,019 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 43
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location7 Mi. S. of Linden
RouteU.S. Route 43
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.19413, -87.78158
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2013)
Projected traffic3,019 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$567,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 43 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 43 over Little Beaver 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 43 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 43 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 43 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.