US Bridges

County Road 17 over Panther Creek

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 5 MI NW Castleberry · Structure no. 012472

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17 over Panther Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 17 over Panther Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2034. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 17
CrossesPanther Creek
Location5 MI NW Castleberry
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.3418, -87.09386
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic174 by 2034
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 17 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 17 over Panther 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 17 over Panther Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is County Road 17 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 17 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.