US Bridges

US 43 SB over Barrows Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.5 MI N JCT CO RD 96 · Structure no. 007520

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,286
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 43 SB over Barrows Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 43 SB over Barrows Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 95 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 7,286 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,928 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 43 SB
CrossesBarrows Creek
Location2.5 MI N JCT CO RD 96
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12137, -88.00982
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,286 (2023)
Projected traffic10,928 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 43 SB over Barrows Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 43 SB over Barrows 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 SB over Barrows Creek carry?

About 7,286 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 43 SB over Barrows Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 43 SB over Barrows Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.