US 43 over Binion Creek
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · Over Lake Tuscaloosa · Structure no. 009641
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 263 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,986
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 43 over Binion Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 43 over Binion Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8,986 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,725 by 2041. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 over Binion Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 43 over Binion 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 43 over Binion Creek carry?
About 8,986 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 43 over Binion Creek?
The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 43 over Binion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.