Bridge Replacement Archives

May 15, 2026

SR-50 crossing over Wind Creek in Tallapoosa County is complete

A two-year project to replace the SR-50 replacement over Wind Creek in near Reeltown is complete.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has finished replacing the SR-50 bridge over Wind Creek in Tallapoosa County.

The $3.4 million crossing upgrade began in mid-2024.

It is located two miles east of the Martin Dam Hydroelectric Plant.

The SR-50 bridge over Wind Creek carries about 1,400 vehicles daily.

Crews shifted traffic…

May 14, 2026

ALDOT to repair US-43 Cedar Creek bridge

ALDOT will repair the southbound bridge on US-43 over Cedar Creek just south of Russellville in Franklin County on Tuesday, May 19, weather permitting.

A hole about one foot wide developed in the bridge deck Sunday, May 10. Crews covered the hole with a metal plate to make it safe for traffic in the short…

May 14, 2026

SR-79 bridge replacement in Locust Fork nearing completion

Bridge replacement on SR-79 in Locust Fork wrapping up.

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) work to replace the SR-79 bridge over the Blackburn Fork of the Little Warrior River is nearing completion.

The $9.2 million job upgrading the crossing on the northern tip of Locust Fork kicked off in the summer of 2024.

The project stretched nearly one mile and included building new approaches…

Apr 28, 2026

ALDOT to replace bridges on I-65 in Clanton

A map showing where the bridge replacement project takes place on I-65 in Clanton.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to replace two bridges on I-65 over Walnut Creek at milepost 209 in Clanton with modern structures to improve safety.

The project is expected to begin Wednesday, May 6, and will continue for approximately two years, weather permitting. The new bridges will be built to allow traffic to…

Apr 10, 2026

ALDOT to place final set of girders for Big Creek Bridge

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will implement rolling lane closures Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15 to place the final set of girders for the new bridge over Big Creek on US-82 in Coker.

Eastbound traffic on US-82 will be stopped for a maximum of 20 minutes at a time during each girder…

Mar 25, 2026

Deck poured for new bridge on SR-243

Three workers on a grid of steel rebar surrounded by wet concrete. One directs the boom by hand while another uses remote controls to operate the boom truck. A gantry is visible in the background.

Construction of the new bridge on SR-243 at Cedar Creek in Franklin County is progressing.

Last week, contractor Miller & Miller poured about 145 cubic yards of concrete to form the bridge deck — the future riding surface — on the single-span replacement bridge.

Concrete delivered to the site south of Russellville aboard 17 mixer…

Mar 16, 2026

ALDOT to place girders for Big Creek Bridge

File photo of the bridge replacement project in Coker.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will implement rolling lane closures Wednesday, March 18, to set girders for the new bridge over Big Creek on US-82 in Coker.

Crews plan to place six girders, which are used for supporting the weight of the bridge. Eastbound traffic on US-82 will be stopped for a maximum of…

Mar 16, 2026

Northbound detour for Mitchell Boulevard bridge to start

A map showing the detours that will be used during the project.

Northbound traffic on US-43/US-72 will detour near the Mitchell Boulevard bridge beginning Thursday, March 19.

After rerouting northbound traffic, contractor Miller & Miller can begin demolition of the northbound side of the bridge over SR-20. The $7.2 million project will replace the 88-year-old bridge one half at a time.

Northbound detour route

All US-43 northbound/US-72 eastbound…

Feb 26, 2026

ALDOT to replace US-278 bridge over Bogue Creek in Sulligent

This article has been updated on Feb. 26, 2026 to reflect the County Road 23 intersection closure.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to replace the US-278 bridge over Bogue Creek in Sulligent to improve mobility and safety.

The existing bridge has reached the end of its service life and will be replaced with…

Feb 13, 2026

ALDOT closing Old Brook Trail Bridge in Mountain Brook for replacement

Old Brook Trail Bridge closing next week for replacement in Mountain Brook.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the Old Brook Trail Bridge over Little Shades Creek in Mountain Brook next week.

Work to replace the bridge begins on Wednesday, February 18, weather permitting, and should last through at least August.

Old Brook Trail Bridge to close six months for replacement.

Residents living south of…