AL-74 over Buttahatchee River
GoodMarion County, Alabama · AL-74 B/T AL-241*129 · Structure no. 018069
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,057
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-74 over Buttahatchee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-74 over Buttahatchee River in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,057 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-74 over Buttahatchee River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-74 over Buttahatchee River 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 2024.
How much traffic does AL-74 over Buttahatchee River carry?
About 1,057 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is AL-74 over Buttahatchee River?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns AL-74 over Buttahatchee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.