US Bridges

County Road 17 over Dry Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. N. of Sawyerville · Structure no. 016647

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 17 over Dry Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 17
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.3 Mi. N. of Sawyerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.76667, -87.78333
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating90.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$625,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 17 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 17 over Dry Creek 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 January 2025.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 17 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 17 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.