US Bridges

County Highway 17 over Pea River Relief

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 4.0 MI S of Samson · Structure no. 016262

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
549 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway 17 over Pea River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway 17 over Pea River Relief in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2045. The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway 17
CrossesPea River Relief
Location4.0 MI S of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.06558, -86.09521
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length549 ft (167.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2025)
Projected traffic765 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway 17 over Pea River Relief built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 17 over Pea River Relief 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 County Highway 17 over Pea River Relief carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Highway 17 over Pea River Relief?

The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway 17 over Pea River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.