AL-172 over Bear Creek
GoodMarion County, Alabama · 4 MI E JCT US-43 · Structure no. 015976
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-172 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-172 over Bear Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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-172 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-172 over Bear 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does AL-172 over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is AL-172 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns AL-172 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.