US 43 over 5th Street
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · Northport · Structure no. 011256
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 263 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,139
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 43 over 5th Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 43 over 5th Street in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 5 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 42,139 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,050 by 2040. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 43 over 5th Street built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 43 over 5th Street 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 43 over 5th Street carry?
About 42,139 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 43 over 5th Street?
The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 43 over 5th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.