US Bridges

AL-171 over Hubbert Mill Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · Camp Comfort Lake · Structure no. 013445

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,437
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-171 over Hubbert Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying AL-171 over Hubbert Mill Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 2,437 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,048 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesAL-171
CrossesHubbert Mill Creek
LocationCamp Comfort Lake
RouteU.S. Route 43
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.79433, -87.7995
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,437 (2020)
Projected traffic3,048 by 2040
Trucks6%
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$624,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-171 over Hubbert Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is AL-171 over Hubbert Mill 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 Hubbert Mill Creek carry?

About 2,437 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is AL-171 over Hubbert Mill Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns AL-171 over Hubbert Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.