US Bridges

County Route 17 over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 0.01 Mi.S Al 69 · Structure no. 017564

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 17 over Little Beaver Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCounty Route 17
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location0.01 Mi.S Al 69
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.21448, -87.94029
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2000)
Projected traffic210 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$575,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 17 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17 over Little Beaver 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 County Route 17 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is County Route 17 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns County Route 17 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.