US Bridges

US 43 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 6 Mi. N. of Dixon Mill · Structure no. 011619

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,640
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 43 over Beaver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying US 43 over Beaver Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 2,640 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,391 by 2033. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 43
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location6 Mi. N. of Dixon Mill
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.13716, -87.78253
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,640 (2013)
Projected traffic3,391 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 43 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 43 over 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 Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,640 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 43 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 43 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.