US 43 over Three Mile Creek
FairMobile County, Alabama · 2.6 MI N Bankhead Tunnel · Structure no. 016182
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,792
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 43 over Three Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 43 over Three Mile Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,792 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,641 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 43 over Three Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 43 over Three Mile 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 43 over Three Mile Creek carry?
About 1,792 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 43 over Three Mile Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns US 43 over Three Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.