US Bridges

SR 117 over Talley Ditch

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 5.9 MI N JCT SR 117* US72 · Structure no. 003334

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
956
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 117 over Talley Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 117 over Talley Ditch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 956 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,338 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 117
CrossesTalley Ditch
Location5.9 MI N JCT SR 117* US72
RouteState Highway 117
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91364, -85.87903
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic956 (2023)
Projected traffic1,338 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$326,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 117 over Talley Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 117 over Talley Ditch 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 SR 117 over Talley Ditch carry?

About 956 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 117 over Talley Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 117 over Talley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.