US 43 over Carrolls Creek
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.0 MI N JCT SR 171 · Structure no. 018092
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,885
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 43 over Carrolls Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 43 over Carrolls Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15,885 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,029 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Carrolls Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 43 over Carrolls Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US 43 over Carrolls Creek carry?
About 15,885 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 43 over Carrolls Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US 43 over Carrolls Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.