US Bridges

CO RD 17 over Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 5 MI South of US 80 · Structure no. 005494

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 17 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 17 over 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 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 17
CrossesCreek
Location5 MI South of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.20595, -86.73276
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2003)
Projected traffic450 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$446,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 17 over Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 17 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 17 over Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 17 over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 17 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.