AL-74 over Buttahatchee River
FairMarion County, Alabama · 4 MI W JCT AL-253 · Structure no. 015527
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 458 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,850
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-74 over Buttahatchee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-74 over Buttahatchee River in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2040. The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-74 over Buttahatchee River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-74 over Buttahatchee River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does AL-74 over Buttahatchee River carry?
About 1,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is AL-74 over Buttahatchee River?
The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns AL-74 over Buttahatchee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.