US Bridges

CO Rt 17 over Jordan Creek

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 4.5 MI NW Castleberry · Structure no. 006966

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 17 over Jordan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 17 over Jordan Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO Rt 17
CrossesJordan Creek
Location4.5 MI NW Castleberry
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.36259, -87.04834
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1995)
Projected traffic346 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$397,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 17 over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 17 over Jordan 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt 17 over Jordan Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 17 over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 17 over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.