Al 61 over Big Prairie Creek
GoodHale County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S Newbern · Structure no. 017673
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 452 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,720
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 61 over Big Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 61 over Big Prairie Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,303 by 2044. The structure is 452 ft (137.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 61 over Big Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 61 over Big Prairie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Al 61 over Big Prairie Creek carry?
About 1,720 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Al 61 over Big Prairie Creek?
The structure is 452 ft (137.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Al 61 over Big Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.