US Bridges

US 43 over Lewis Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · 4.7 Mi. N. of Mcintosh · Structure no. 013274

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
410 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,975
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 43 over Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 43 over Lewis Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,975 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,106 by 2033. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesUS 43
CrossesLewis Creek
Location4.7 Mi. N. of Mcintosh
RouteU.S. Route 43
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33842, -88.03167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,975 (2013)
Projected traffic5,106 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 43 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 43 over Lewis 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 43 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 3,975 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 43 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 43 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.