US Bridges

County 17 over Copperas Creek

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · 2.7MI SE Six Mile CO.17 · Structure no. 011624

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
145
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County 17 over Copperas Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County 17 over Copperas Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2030. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesCounty 17
CrossesCopperas Creek
Location2.7MI SE Six Mile CO.17
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.9951, -86.98962
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (1989)
Projected traffic220 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County 17 over Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County 17 over Copperas 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 County 17 over Copperas Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County 17 over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County 17 over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.