US Bridges

CO 43 over Pitts Pond Branch

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 3 MI S E Seale · Structure no. 008342

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 43 over Pitts Pond Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO 43 over Pitts Pond Branch in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 43
CrossesPitts Pond Branch
Location3 MI S E Seale
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.26537, -85.1464
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (1981)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$336,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 43 over Pitts Pond Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 43 over Pitts Pond Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO 43 over Pitts Pond Branch carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CO 43 over Pitts Pond Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CO 43 over Pitts Pond Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.