US Bridges

CO RD 17 over Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Alabama · 3 MI South of US 80 · Structure no. 005496

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
415
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 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesCO RD 17
CrossesCreek
Location3 MI South of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.20936, -86.73525
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 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 traffic415 (2003)
Projected traffic480 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 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 Creek carry?

About 415 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.