US Bridges

US 43 over Burlington Northern RR

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.9 MI N SR 213 · Structure no. 005853

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,857
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 43 over Burlington Northern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 43 over Burlington Northern RR in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 13,857 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,381 by 2041. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 43
CrossesBurlington Northern RR
Location0.9 MI N SR 213
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.83573, -88.06651
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,857 (2021)
Projected traffic20,381 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 43 over Burlington Northern RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 43 over Burlington Northern RR 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does US 43 over Burlington Northern RR carry?

About 13,857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 43 over Burlington Northern RR?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 43 over Burlington Northern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.