US Bridges

AL-171 over Stewart Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 2.3 MI S Bobo · Structure no. 013446

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
86 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,313
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-171 over Stewart Creek is a concrete slab carrying AL-171 over Stewart 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 2,313 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-171
CrossesStewart Creek
Location2.3 MI S Bobo
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8445, -87.82183
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 protection5 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,313 (2020)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2040
Trucks7%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-171 over Stewart 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 Stewart 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 Stewart Creek carry?

About 2,313 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is AL-171 over Stewart Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns AL-171 over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.