SR 71 over Bryant Creek
GoodJackson County, Alabama · 2 Mi. N Jct. 71 * 40 · Structure no. 018091
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 301 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,360
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 71 over Bryant Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 71 over Bryant Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,304 by 2043. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 71 over Bryant Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 71 over Bryant 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 71 over Bryant Creek carry?
About 2,360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 71 over Bryant Creek?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns SR 71 over Bryant Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.