US 43 over Norfolk Southern
GoodMarengo County, Alabama · Demopolis · Structure no. 013602
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,740
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 43 over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 43 over Norfolk Southern in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,740 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,804 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 43 over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 43 over Norfolk Southern 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 43 over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 3,740 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 43 over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 43 over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.