US Bridges

US 43 over Chickasaw Bogue Creek

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · .6 Mi. N. of Linden · Structure no. 004035

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
886 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 43 over Chickasaw Bogue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 43 over Chickasaw Bogue Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6,130 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,874 by 2033. The structure is 886 ft (270.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 43
CrossesChickasaw Bogue Creek
Location.6 Mi. N. of Linden
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32852, -87.79264
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+23 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length886 ft (270.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,130 (2013)
Projected traffic7,874 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$5.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 43 over Chickasaw Bogue Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 43 over Chickasaw Bogue 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 43 over Chickasaw Bogue Creek carry?

About 6,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 43 over Chickasaw Bogue Creek?

The structure is 886 ft (270.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 43 over Chickasaw Bogue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.