AL-171 over Bear Creek
FairFayette County, Alabama · Tuscaloosa CO Line · Structure no. 004453
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-171 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-171 over Bear Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,230 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-171 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-171 over Bear 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does AL-171 over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is AL-171 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns AL-171 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.