US Bridges

US 43 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.9 MI S CO RD 96 · Structure no. 006765

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
408 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
15,582
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 43 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 43 over Cedar Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 73 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 15,582 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,373 by 2043. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 43
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.9 MI S CO RD 96
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.07547, -88.02342
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,582 (2023)
Projected traffic23,373 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$6.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 43 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 43 over Cedar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 43 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 15,582 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 43 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 43 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.