US Bridges

CO Rt 017 over Milam Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.7MI S JCT CO Rt 20 · Structure no. 016815

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 017 over Milam Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 017 over Milam Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 017
CrossesMilam Creek
Location0.7MI S JCT CO Rt 20
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.415, -87.46167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1987)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 017 over Milam Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 017 over Milam 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 017 over Milam Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is CO Rt 017 over Milam Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 017 over Milam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.