US 43 NB over Sisters Creek
FairMobile County, Alabama · 1.7 MI N CO RD 84 · Structure no. 017493
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,772
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 43 NB over Sisters Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 43 NB over Sisters Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10,772 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,157 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 43 NB over Sisters Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 43 NB over Sisters 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 43 NB over Sisters Creek carry?
About 10,772 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 43 NB over Sisters Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 43 NB over Sisters Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.