US Bridges

US 43 over Ut Mill Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · .4 Mi. S JCT SR 171*US43 · Structure no. 019769

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,669
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 43 over Ut Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 43 over Ut Mill Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 23,669 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,784 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long.

CarriesUS 43
CrossesUt Mill Creek
Location.4 Mi. S JCT SR 171*US43
RouteU.S. Route 43
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.26063, -87.60631
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,669 (2020)
Projected traffic38,784 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 43 over Ut Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 43 over Ut Mill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 43 over Ut Mill Creek carry?

About 23,669 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 43 over Ut Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns US 43 over Ut Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.