AL-17 over Luxapallilia Creek
PoorLamar County, Alabama · 1.1 MI N of Millport · Structure no. 004841
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,721
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-17 over Luxapallilia Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying AL-17 over Luxapallilia Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,721 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-17 over Luxapallilia Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-17 over Luxapallilia Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does AL-17 over Luxapallilia Creek carry?
About 1,721 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is AL-17 over Luxapallilia Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns AL-17 over Luxapallilia Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.