CO RD 17 over Ash Creek
GoodLowndes County, Alabama · 7 MI South of US 80 · Structure no. 005493
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 17 over Ash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 17 over Ash Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 17 over Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 17 over Ash 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does CO RD 17 over Ash Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 17 over Ash Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns CO RD 17 over Ash Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.