US Bridges

SR 17 over Tuckabum Creek Rel.

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 2.6 Miles S of Jachin · Structure no. 017376

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Tuckabum Creek Rel. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Tuckabum Creek Rel. in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,496 by 2033. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17
CrossesTuckabum Creek Rel.
Location2.6 Miles S of Jachin
RouteState Highway 17
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.1907, -88.1701
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Tuckabum Creek Rel. built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Tuckabum Creek Rel. 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 Tuckabum Creek Rel. carry?

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

How long is SR 17 over Tuckabum Creek Rel.?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Tuckabum Creek Rel.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.