US Bridges

AL-171 over Musgrove Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S JCT AL-102 · Structure no. 008502

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,504
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-171 over Musgrove Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying AL-171 over Musgrove Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 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 4,504 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,296 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-171
CrossesMusgrove Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT AL-102
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.761, -87.7975
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,504 (2020)
Projected traffic4,296 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-171 over Musgrove Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is AL-171 over Musgrove 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 2023.

How much traffic does AL-171 over Musgrove Creek carry?

About 4,504 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is AL-171 over Musgrove Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns AL-171 over Musgrove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.