US Bridges

US 43 over Boone Ck

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 3.0 MI S Fayette CO Line · Structure no. 002090

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,950
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 43 over Boone Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying US 43 over Boone Ck in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 102 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,789 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 43
CrossesBoone Ck
Location3.0 MI S Fayette CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.53788, -87.65325
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2016)
Projected traffic3,789 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$657,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 43 over Boone Ck built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US 43 over Boone Ck 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 over Boone Ck carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 43 over Boone Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 43 over Boone Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.