CO RD 43 over Sellers Slough
PoorPosted for loadWilcox County, Alabama · 7.6 MI N of SR41/CR49 · Structure no. 009105
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 43 over Sellers Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 43 over Sellers Slough in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2036. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 43 over Sellers Slough built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 43 over Sellers Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 43 over Sellers Slough carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 43 over Sellers Slough?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 43 over Sellers Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.