AL-17 over Seven Mile Creek
FairMarion County, Alabama · 1 MI N JCT SR 187 · Structure no. 004206
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,346
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-17 over Seven Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-17 over Seven Mile Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1952, 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 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 3,346 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,675 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-17 over Seven Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is AL-17 over Seven Mile 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does AL-17 over Seven Mile Creek carry?
About 3,346 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is AL-17 over Seven Mile Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns AL-17 over Seven Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.