Al - 261 over Buck Ck
Fair Condition71 years old11,570 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Location | Helena |
| Carries | Al - 261 |
| Crosses | Buck Ck |
| Coordinates | 33.29665, -86.84338 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 5 (Fair) |
| Superstructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 5 (Fair) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 273.0 ft (83.2 m) |
| Max Span | 75.1 ft (22.9 m) |
| Deck Width | 29.9 ft (9.1 m) |
| Deck Area | 757.1 sq m |
| Main Spans | 4 |
| Year Built | 1955 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 11,570 (2024) |
| Truck Traffic | 4% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 324 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 005355 |