[2] The southern terminus of the highway is at an intersection with SR 180 in the northwestern part of Orange Beach.

The extreme southern portion of the highway is part of Alabama's Coastal Connection, a National Scenic Byway.

[3] The bridge near the southern terminus on the FBE is a comparably quicker connection with the Alabama mainland.

The FBE begins at an intersection with SR 180 (Canal Road) in the northwestern part of Orange Beach.

The highway curves to a nearly due north direction and crosses over an unnamed branch of Portage Creek.

[1] The FBE was built in two sections: the toll-free Foley Bypass, and the then-toll bridge and its approach road.

It was funded by a $36 million private taxable toll revenue bond issue, with additional grants from the Federal Highway Administration and the City of Foley.

The bridge was inspected at about 11:00 am, while police and fire boats helped to maintain the area while divers were underwater.