US Bridges

CO RD 17 over Little Blackwood Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · Hcp 34-09-94 · Structure no. 016798

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 17 over Little Blackwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 17 over Little Blackwood Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 17
CrossesLittle Blackwood Creek
LocationHcp 34-09-94
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.38706, -85.3703
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2024)
Projected traffic340 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$583,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 17 over Little Blackwood Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 17 over Little Blackwood 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 CO RD 17 over Little Blackwood Creek carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 17 over Little Blackwood Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 17 over Little Blackwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.