AL-17 over Bear Creek
GoodMarion County, Alabama · N of Hackleburg · Structure no. 018528
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,350 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,021
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-17 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-17 over Bear Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,021 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2041. The structure is 1,350 ft (411.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-17 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-17 over Bear 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does AL-17 over Bear Creek carry?
About 4,021 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is AL-17 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 1,350 ft (411.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns AL-17 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.