Truck Trail 17 over Styx River
PoorClosed to trafficBaldwin County, Alabama · 4.2 Mi. E. of Al. Hwy. 59 · Structure no. 000571
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2014
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 200 ft
- 30 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Truck Trail 17 over Styx River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Truck Trail 17 over Styx River in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Truck Trail 17 over Styx River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Truck Trail 17 over Styx River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2014.
How much traffic does Truck Trail 17 over Styx River carry?
About 37 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Truck Trail 17 over Styx River?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Truck Trail 17 over Styx River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.