Alabama State Route 161

Infobox road
state=AL
type=AL
route=161
length_mi=2
length_ref= [ [http://colepages.com/routes151175.html Highway Route Info Routes 151 - 175 ] ]
length_round=
established=1948
direction_a=South
direction_b=North
starting_terminus=
junction=
ending_terminus=
counties=Baldwin County
previous_type=AL
previous_route=160
next_type=AL
next_route=162

State Route 161 is a short route near the beaches of Baldwin County near the Gulf of Mexico in the southwestern part of the state. The southern terminus of the route is at its junction with State Route 182 east of Gulf Shores. The northern terminus of the route is at its junction with State Route 180 at Orange Beach.

Route description

State Route 161 is routed along a four-lane divided roadway. It serves as an alternate route for motorists heading north from the beaches of eastern Baldwin County to avoid traffic congestion in Gulf Shores. Along with State Routes 59 and 135, is one of three routes that connect State Routes 182 and 180.

Counties traversed

*Baldwin County

Cities and towns along the route

*Orange Beach

Major intersections

*Except for the junctions at its northern and southern termini, State Route 161 does not junction any major routes.

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