US Bridges

US 43 over Bassetts Creek

Good

Washington County, Alabama · 1.7 Mi. N. of Wagerville · Structure no. 014197

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
615 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
4,120
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 43 over Bassetts Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 43 over Bassetts Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,292 by 2033. The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 43
CrossesBassetts Creek
Location1.7 Mi. N. of Wagerville
RouteU.S. Route 43
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.46434, -88.03141
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length615 ft (187.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,120 (2013)
Projected traffic5,292 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 43 over Bassetts Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 43 over Bassetts 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 43 over Bassetts Creek carry?

About 4,120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 43 over Bassetts Creek?

The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 43 over Bassetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.