Al-253 over Buttahatchee River

Fair Condition71 years old245 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyMarion
Location0.4 Mi S Jct US 278
CarriesAl-253
CrossesButtahatchee River
Coordinates34.13261, -87.81819

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length213.9 ft (65.2 m)
Max Span89.9 ft (27.4 m)
Deck Width23.3 ft (7.1 m)
Deck Area462.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1955

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic245 (2020)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number005353

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