CO Rt 317 over Flat Creek
GoodLawrence County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E JCT CO Rt 434 · Structure no. 015170
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 317 over Flat Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 317 over Flat Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 CO Rt 317 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 317 over Flat 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 317 over Flat Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 317 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 317 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.