US Bridges

County Road 17 over Pea Creek

FairPosted for load

Barbour County, Alabama · 3.7 MI NW of Al 130 · Structure no. 006210

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
374 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17 over Pea Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 17 over Pea Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 17
CrossesPea Creek
Location3.7 MI NW of Al 130
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.82244, -85.62225
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 17 over Pea Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 17 over Pea Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 17 over Pea Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Road 17 over Pea Creek?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 17 over Pea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.