US Bridges

Al 171 over Rose Blvd

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.6 Mi. N of U.S. 43 · Structure no. 018701

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,312
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 171 over Rose Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 171 over Rose Blvd in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,312 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,808 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAl 171
CrossesRose Blvd
Location2.6 Mi. N of U.S. 43
RouteState Highway 171
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29428, -87.62713
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,312 (2021)
Projected traffic5,808 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 171 over Rose Blvd built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 171 over Rose Blvd 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Al 171 over Rose Blvd carry?

About 4,312 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Al 171 over Rose Blvd?

The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Al 171 over Rose Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.