US Bridges

SR 17 over Mill Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1 Mi. S.Of Gilbertown · Structure no. 010309

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,180
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 17 over Mill Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,180 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,101 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17
CrossesMill Creek
Location1 Mi. S.Of Gilbertown
RouteState Highway 17
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.8567, -88.31622
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating85.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,180 (2013)
Projected traffic4,101 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$870,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?

About 3,180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 17 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.