CO 43 over Burke Branch Lt Fork
FairRussell County, Alabama · 7.5 MI S E Seale · Structure no. 009102
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 1981 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 43 over Burke Branch Lt Fork is a concrete culvert carrying CO 43 over Burke Branch Lt Fork in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 43 over Burke Branch Lt Fork built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 43 over Burke Branch Lt Fork 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does CO 43 over Burke Branch Lt Fork carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is CO 43 over Burke Branch Lt Fork?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns CO 43 over Burke Branch Lt Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.