US Bridges

US 43 over Warrior River

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 1.5MI. N. of Demopolis · Structure no. 014533

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,640
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 43 over Warrior River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 43 over Warrior River 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 3,260 ft (993.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesUS 43
CrossesWarrior River
Location1.5MI. N. of Demopolis
RouteU.S. Route 43
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.54161, -87.83604
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+26 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,260 ft (993.6 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,640 (2013)
Projected traffic5,960 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$32.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 43 over Warrior River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 43 over Warrior River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 43 over Warrior River carry?

About 4,640 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 43 over Warrior River?

The structure is 3,260 ft (993.6 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 43 over Warrior River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.