US Bridges

F.A.S.17 over Four Mile Creek

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · 2.7MI NW Al 25 Mrvlrd · Structure no. 004584

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
135
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F.A.S.17 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying F.A.S.17 over Four Mile Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long.

CarriesF.A.S.17
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location2.7MI NW Al 25 Mrvlrd
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.07717, -86.96986
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (1989)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$492,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F.A.S.17 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is F.A.S.17 over Four Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does F.A.S.17 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is F.A.S.17 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns F.A.S.17 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.