AL-17 over Yellow Creek
FairLamar County, Alabama · 1.5 MI S JCT AL-18 · Structure no. 013925
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 533 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,033
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-17 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-17 over Yellow Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,033 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,076 by 2041. The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-17 over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-17 over Yellow 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does AL-17 over Yellow Creek carry?
About 2,033 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is AL-17 over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns AL-17 over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.