Lock 17 Road over Little Shoals Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · 8 Miles W of Oak Grove · Structure no. 011521
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lock 17 Road over Little Shoals Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lock 17 Road over Little Shoals Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lock 17 Road over Little Shoals Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lock 17 Road over Little Shoals 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lock 17 Road over Little Shoals Creek carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Lock 17 Road over Little Shoals Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns Lock 17 Road over Little Shoals Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.