Lock 17 Road over Mud Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · Scrap · Structure no. 012445
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 218 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,763
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lock 17 Road over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lock 17 Road over Mud Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,763 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,875 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lock 17 Road over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lock 17 Road over Mud 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Lock 17 Road over Mud Creek carry?
About 2,763 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Lock 17 Road over Mud Creek?
The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Lock 17 Road over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.