Old HWY 43 over Steel Creek
FairMobile County, Alabama · 0.15 MI S Juniper Avenue · Structure no. 013746
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 331
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 43 over Steel Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 43 over Steel Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 43 over Steel Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 43 over Steel 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does Old HWY 43 over Steel Creek carry?
About 331 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 43 over Steel Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 43 over Steel Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.