US 43 over Relief
GoodMarengo County, Alabama · .1MI. N of Demopolis · Structure no. 014531
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 510 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,640
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 43 over Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 43 over Relief in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,640 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,960 by 2033. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 43 over Relief built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 43 over Relief 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 43 over Relief carry?
About 4,640 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 43 over Relief?
The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 43 over Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.