SR 17 over Wahalak Creek
GoodChoctaw County, Alabama · Butler · Structure no. 014215
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,410
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 17 over Wahalak Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Wahalak Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,687 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 17 over Wahalak Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 17 over Wahalak 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 17 over Wahalak Creek carry?
About 4,410 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 17 over Wahalak Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 17 over Wahalak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.