East 17th Street over Drainage Ditch
FairCalhoun County, Alabama · Anniston E 17th Street · Structure no. 000074
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 17th Street over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying East 17th Street over Drainage Ditch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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.
It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East 17th Street over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is East 17th Street over Drainage Ditch 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 East 17th Street over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is East 17th Street over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns East 17th Street over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.