Alabama State Route 251

State Route 251 (SR 251) is a 16.7-mile-long (26.9 km) route that serves as a connection for U.S. Route 31 (US 31) in Athens with SR 53 in Ardmore.

State Route 251 marker

State Route 251

Route information
Maintained by ALDOT
Length16.681 mi[1] (26.845 km)
Major junctions
South end US 31 in Athens
North end SR 53 in Ardmore
Location
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountiesLimestone
Highway system
  • Alabama State Highway System
← SR 249→ SR 253

Route description

The southern terminus of SR 251 is located at an intersection with US 31 opposite Pryor Street in Athens. After crossing I-65 via overpass and exiting the Athens city limits, the route proceeds primarily northeasterly through several unincorporated communities before entering the city limits of Ardmore. The northern terminus is located at an intersection with SR 53 running concurrently with 6th Street. At its northern terminus, SR 251 reverts to Ardmore Avenue, which picks up SR 53.

History

SR 251's entire route was formerly designated as part of US 31 between 1925[2] and 1956[3] before it was rerouted onto the corridor of present-day I-65, which it has overlapped on that particular stretch since 1966.[4]

Major intersections

The entire route is in Limestone County.

Locationmi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
Athens0.0000.000
 US 31 (SR 3) to I-65 – Decatur, Ardmore		Southern terminus
Ardmore16.68126.845 SR 53 (Sixth Street/Ardmore Avenue)Northern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References
  1. Milepost Map (PDF) (Map). Limestone County. Alabama Department of Transportation. August 1999. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
  2. Map of Alabama State Roads cartweb.geography.ua.edu Retrieved May 14, 2023
  3. Map of Alabama State Roads cartweb.geography.ua.edu Retrieved May 14, 2023
  4. cartweb.geography.ua.edu Map of Alabama State Roads Retrieved May 14, 2023
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