AL-171 over Buttahatchee River
GoodMarion County, Alabama · 2 MI S JCT AL-17 · Structure no. 020123
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 420 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,891
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-171 over Buttahatchee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-171 over Buttahatchee River in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5,000 by 2041. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 84 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-171 over Buttahatchee River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-171 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does AL-171 over Buttahatchee River carry?
About 3,891 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is AL-171 over Buttahatchee River?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns AL-171 over Buttahatchee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.