US Bridges

County Road 43 over Boone Creek

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · 1 Mile North Cord 41???? · Structure no. 018465

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 43 over Boone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 43 over Boone Creek in Winston 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 43
CrossesBoone Creek
Location1 Mile North Cord 41????
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.23009, -87.17207
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2003)
Projected traffic500 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$483,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 43 over Boone Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 43 over Boone 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 43 over Boone Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 43 over Boone Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 43 over Boone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.