US Bridges

US 43 over River RD Mn Av Warrior R

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · Hugh Thomas · Structure no. 010773

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
2,837 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,968
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 43 over River RD Mn Av Warrior R is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 43 over River RD Mn Av Warrior R in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 33,968 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,661 by 2041. The structure is 2,837 ft (864.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 43
CrossesRiver RD Mn Av Warrior R
LocationHugh Thomas
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2141, -87.5736
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+25 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,837 ft (864.7 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,968 (2021)
Projected traffic55,661 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$59.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 43 over River RD Mn Av Warrior R built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 43 over River RD Mn Av Warrior R 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 River RD Mn Av Warrior R carry?

About 33,968 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 43 over River RD Mn Av Warrior R?

The structure is 2,837 ft (864.7 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 43 over River RD Mn Av Warrior R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.