US Bridges

SR 117 over Benges Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N JCT SR 117* US72 · Structure no. 000429

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,053
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 117 over Benges Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 117 over Benges Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 3,053 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,274 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 117
CrossesBenges Creek
Location0.6 MI N JCT SR 117* US72
RouteState Highway 117
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.86159, -85.83089
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,053 (2023)
Projected traffic4,274 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$646,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 117 over Benges Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 117 over Benges 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 117 over Benges Creek carry?

About 3,053 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 117 over Benges Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 117 over Benges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.