US Bridges

SR 17 over Little Souwilpa Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · Silas · Structure no. 002554

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Little Souwilpa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Little Souwilpa Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,489 by 2033. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17
CrossesLittle Souwilpa Creek
LocationSilas
RouteState Highway 17
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77501, -88.32866
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2013)
Projected traffic2,489 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$986,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Little Souwilpa Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Little Souwilpa 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Little Souwilpa Creek carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Little Souwilpa Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Little Souwilpa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.