US Bridges

Lock 17 Road over Unnamed Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W Camp Oliver Road · Structure no. 019781

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,765
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lock 17 Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lock 17 Road over Unnamed Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,765 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,875 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLock 17 Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.5 MI W Camp Oliver Road
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45248, -87.1592
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,765 (2024)
Projected traffic3,875 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$617,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lock 17 Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lock 17 Road over Unnamed 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lock 17 Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 2,765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lock 17 Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Lock 17 Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.