US Bridges

AL-17 over Clifty Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 3 MI S JCT SR 172 · Structure no. 000898

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,910
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-17 over Clifty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-17 over Clifty Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 2,910 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,753 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-17
CrossesClifty Creek
Location3 MI S JCT SR 172
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.25558, -87.87672
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic2,910 (2020)
Projected traffic3,753 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$919,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-17 over Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-17 over Clifty 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 AL-17 over Clifty Creek carry?

About 2,910 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is AL-17 over Clifty Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-17 over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.