US Bridges

US 43 over Creek

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. S. of Dixons Mill · Structure no. 003038

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,060
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 43 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 43 over Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 4,060 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,215 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 43
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 Mi. S. of Dixons Mill
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.04369, -87.78419
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,060 (2013)
Projected traffic5,215 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$691,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 43 over Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 43 over 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 Creek carry?

About 4,060 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 43 over Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 43 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.