US Bridges

AL-17 over Williams Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 1 MI N JCT US-278 · Structure no. 011992

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
406 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,104
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-17 over Williams Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-17 over Williams Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,104 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,489 by 2041. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-17
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location1 MI N JCT US-278
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.15556, -87.97811
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,104 (2020)
Projected traffic15,489 by 2041
Trucks11%
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$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-17 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

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

About 8,104 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is AL-17 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns AL-17 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.