US Bridges

AL-171 over Trib. of Moss Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 1.5 MI S Marion CO Line · Structure no. 000369

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,420
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-171 over Trib. of Moss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-171 over Trib. of Moss Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 99 years old, older 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 4,420 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,757 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesAL-171
CrossesTrib. of Moss Creek
Location1.5 MI S Marion CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 43
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8908, -87.8193
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,420 (2020)
Projected traffic5,757 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$411,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-171 over Trib. of Moss Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is AL-171 over Trib. of Moss 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 AL-171 over Trib. of Moss Creek carry?

About 4,420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is AL-171 over Trib. of Moss Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns AL-171 over Trib. of Moss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.