US Bridges

SR 17 over Yantley Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1 Mi.S.Of Jachin · Structure no. 001929

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
645 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,160
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Yantley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Yantley Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,496 by 2033. The structure is 645 ft (196.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17
CrossesYantley Creek
Location1 Mi.S.Of Jachin
RouteState Highway 17
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.21378, -88.16698
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+27 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length645 ft (196.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2013)
Projected traffic1,496 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Yantley Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Yantley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Yantley Creek carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Yantley Creek?

The structure is 645 ft (196.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Yantley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.