US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 17 over Pea River Branch

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 2 Miles S.W. of Samson · Structure no. 017423

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,119
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 17 over Pea River Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 17 over Pea River Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCo. Hwy. 17
CrossesPea River Branch
Location2 Miles S.W. of Samson
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.08069, -86.08189
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating85.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,119 (2025)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$528,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 17 over Pea River Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 17 over Pea River Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 17 over Pea River Branch carry?

About 1,119 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 17 over Pea River Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Hwy. 17 over Pea River Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.