AL-171 over Buttahatchee Rvr Relief
GoodMarion County, Alabama · 2.2 MI S JCT SR 17 · Structure no. 013690
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 204 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,891
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-171 over Buttahatchee Rvr Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-171 over Buttahatchee Rvr Relief in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 40 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 3,891 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,284 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-171 over Buttahatchee Rvr Relief built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is AL-171 over Buttahatchee Rvr Relief 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does AL-171 over Buttahatchee Rvr Relief carry?
About 3,891 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is AL-171 over Buttahatchee Rvr Relief?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns AL-171 over Buttahatchee Rvr Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.