Al 81 over Red Creek
FairMacon County, Alabama · 1.2MI.NORTHOFI85 · Structure no. 015747
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,740
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 81 over Red Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 81 over Red Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,740 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,423 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 81 over Red Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 81 over Red 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Al 81 over Red Creek carry?
About 1,740 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Al 81 over Red Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Al 81 over Red Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.